Mrs. Nissen was born April 27, 1940 in Franklin, GA to the late Joseph Humphrey Hood and Celia Mae Webb Mackey. She was a longtime member of The Pentecostal Church of LaGrange and also a member of the American Legion. Mrs. Nissen enjoyed planting and growing things, including lovely flowers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dean Nissen.
Survivors include her son, Michael Nissen; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Chris Payne; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Dustin, Charles, and Samuel; great grandchildren, Garrett and Kayla; sister, Betty Moon (Derry Berry); several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the funeral home. The Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 at The Pentecostal Church of LaGrange with Rev. Dalton Hammock and Rev. Stephen Currie officiating. Burial will follow in Meadoway Gardens.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA
