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Obituary For Sara Nelson
Mrs. Sara Nelson of Goodwater, Alabama peacefully transitioned home surrounded by family on Monday, September 30, 2019 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama.
Funeral service for Mrs. Sara “Bobbie” Nelson will be 1:00 PM Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM.
Sara enjoyed spending time with her family by cooking and hosting gatherings. She loved to fish, travel, and quilting. Just as much, she also loved going to church and singing.
Sara leaves her precious memories with her loving and devoted husband of 42 years, Mr. Roy Dean Nelson. Her children, Jerry Hodge (Sheila) of Goodwater, AL, Ronnie Hodge of Ashland, AL, John Hodge (Vasana), of Goodwater, AL, Jimmy Nelson (Tina) of Daviston, AL, Pam Miller of Mexico, Sheri Lorenzen (Larry) of Tampa, FL, and Barbara Norrell (Richard) of Opelika, AL, two sisters, Barbara Clay (Larry), of Dawsonville, GA, and Carolyn Foster (David) of Carrolton, GA. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear, special friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons Ricky Hodge and Leonard Hodge, four brothers Charles Griffis, Herman Griffis, David Griffis, and Larry Griffis, and one sister Mary Griffis.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Kellyton Volunteer Fire Department. P. O. Box 208, Kellyton, Alabama
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Add A CondolenceOne of the strongest and most powerful women I have ever known, and yet she was so gentle and kind. It's hard being on the West Coast knowing that my family are going through so much right now. I love them all so very much! Her husband of 40-plus years is feeling an emptiness now that cannot even be described by words. My heart breaks for his sorrow.((((Hugs))))
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