She died November 10, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, she was a housewife, a member of Getwell Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by her parents Elec White and Trudy Trimm White , sisters Hellice (Miller) Kennedy and Ora (Cullen) Shields
Survived by her husband Walter Nelms of Memphis, TN. Son Charles (Mary Jean) of Memphis, TN. Grandchildren Paul (Melissa) Nelms and Jenna Leigh Nelms.
Great Grandchildren Emily Anne and Casey William Nelms, Brother Willie Mack “Bill” (Ada Jean) White, Sister-in-laws Lola Ashcraft, Nadine (Eddie) Derryberry, Bertha Lawson, Vera (Joe) Dixon, Brother-in-law Edward (Brenda) Nelms, Nephews Stanley (Debbie) White, Mickey (Sue) White, Randle Shields, Larry (Patricia) Kennedy, Nieces Karen (Ben) Miller, Judy (Bill) Roberts, Linda Kennedy.