of Mountain View, AR
October 30, 1926 - August 2, 2011
Nelbie Irene Branscum Richardson of Mountain View passed away August 2, 2011. Nelbie was born October 30, 1926 in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma to Herby and Clara Leona (Gammill) Branscum.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Nelbie was a stay at home wife and mother. She was a wonderful cook, friend, craftsman, and avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents Herby and Clara Branscum, two infant brothers, her sister Gennetta Gammill, brothers Sterlin, Landon and Glen Branscum, her husband Graden Richardson and son, Charles Richardson and wife Willene.
She is survived by daughter, Kathy Green and husband Wayne of Timbo, Arkansas, grandchildren Neal Richardson, Wendy Stevens, Josh Green and Carrie Rushing; great- grandchildren, Tracy Duncan, Kacie Altom, Kassie Martin, Ryan and Raelyn Richardson,
Grant Stevens, Seth and Hannah Green, Audrey,Taylor and Chase Rushing; great-great- grandchildren Joshua, Jonas, and Jenna Duncan and Avery Martin. Sisters Martha Mealer of Mountain View, Ruth Ratchford of Marshall and Grace McDermont of Hot Springs; brothers Jerry Branscum of Hazen, Herby Branscum, Jr. of Perryville and Gid Branscum of Jacksonville.
Visitation is 6:00 8:00 p.m., Thursday August 4th, at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View.
Services will be 10 a.m., Friday, Aug 5th, 2011 at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View with Bro. James Horton officiating accompanied by Josh Green and Neal Richardson with burial in Farris Cemetery in Onia. Pallbearers are Mack Mealer, James Branscum, David Branscum, Ronnie Branscum, Niagle Ratchford and Hunter Richardson..
Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements.
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14 Condolence(s)
Allison Cownie
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Nelbie was such a sweet, caring woman with a lively, beautiful spirit. She would always have a smile on her face when I would go with my mother, Sondra, to visit her. I enjoyed our chats and her stories about her childhood and horse ranch. My condolences go out to her loved ones, she will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. I am thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing her as my great aunt. Heaven gained another one of its angels!
Beulah (Boots) Farris Scott
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Dear kathy & Family, I am so sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet lady. I remember her from the decorations at the Farris Cementary.
wonice nease
Friday, August 5, 2011
Kathy so sorry to hear about your mother, may God keep you all. wonice powell nease
Tonya Ruth Martin Coats
Friday, August 5, 2011
Kathy, Martha and family:
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Praying everyday for you and your family in this time of mourning. She has joined the many others in heaven rejoicing and singing and having a big time in the kingdom of heaven. Blessed be the name of the Lord. With most respect and love- The Martin family, and The Coats family.
pat brewer mecum
Thursday, August 4, 2011
I was feeling sorry for myself because I would not get to go tell Nelbie goodbye, then I thought but I will get to tell her hello again in a better place. She had a great influence on me and my twin sister, Peggy. I remember she made us aprons one time when we were children, just because. That was Nelbie her life was about "just because" and it was just because she loved Jesus that she lived her life as an example for us all. We all send our best to you and the children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters.
Love from Uncle Melvin and Aunt Retha children and grandchildren
Evelyn (Moore) Rhoades
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Hi Kathy, I so remember as a little girl visiting your Mom and Dad. They were both such wonderful and happy people. Mom and Dad (Ed & Delma) loved them so much....don't you know they are having such a wonderful time rejoicing together again in Haven? I know you will miss her so much. I love the picture of her!
Rene' Fuller
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I so enjoyed my visits with your mom when I was in Mtn. View with Sondra. She is a special lady. God Bless
Haley Cownie
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Aunt Nelbie always had a smile on her face no matter what condition she was in. I will miss her.
Sondra Cownie
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Kathy and family, I am so saddened about the loss of Aunt Nelbie in this life, but so thankful that we shall see her again along with all the other loved ones who have passed in the after life that God has promised.
She will always remain in my memory. As a child, I loved to spend time at her house with all of you. I remember Aunt Nelbie's good cooking, her pretty gardens, and of course her many crafts. Mainly, I will remember her laugh. There are many times we were all in church worship together, attended family reunions, large meals together at Grandpa and Grandma's, and I even remember a few picnics and camp trips with the Pony Peak crew. She loved her family, and I am glad I got to have visits with her whenever we got to visit Arkansas. She was lucky too to have such caring family in all of you. My Mom, as well as all family in heaven I'm sure greeted her with open arms. She was an inspiration to so many people, and a lasting influence too. I loved her and will always keep her memory.
Arcelia Branscum
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Dear Kathy and Branscum family:
I enjoyed Nelbie every time I visited Arkansas, She was a great hostess. I have a lot of happy memories of the times I spent with her.
She is with God now. Let's rejoice for her.
I am sorry, I can't attend but I am thinking and praying for her and the whole family. I am sure that she will be missed a great deal.
Donna Scott
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Kathy, Ian and I were so saddened when Mom told me about our sweet Aunt Nelbie. She is no longer suffering, and she is in the hands of the Lord. We wish we could be there. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Donna & Ian Scott (cousins in Georgia)
Johnetta Pogue
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Kathy, I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Karon & Charles Rosa
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Kathy-thinking of you. Called Jerry this morning and reminded him of the times he came to UCA to take you for a hamburger and we all went along, that was when Tom Bonner was his roommate. Charles and I always enjoyed visiting with your Mom when we visited Granny Rosa at the nursing home. Please give my sympathy to Charles Neal and Wendy.
Bill & Velma Ford
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you all.