Nell Lena was born on August 16, 1931 in Yancey, Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Hugh and Nora (Earle) Baker. She graduated from Hall High School, Class of 1950 and was married to Tillman Charles of Wallins Creek Kentucky until his death in 1981.
Nell Lena was an avid walker and, until several years ago, was known for walking all around J-town, with her little dog Milo by her side. She loved Jesus, shopping, crime dramas, sweets, Kentucky basketball, and her children and grandchildren. She is remembered by her contagious smile and her friendliness to everyone, having never met a stranger.
She is preceded in death by her husband Tillman Charles and her grandson Christopher Brasel.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Juanties Brasel ( Paul ), and Kimberly Bradshaw (Todd ). Her grandchildren, Brennan Suski ( Jonathan ), Kellen Peters ( Melissa ), Landen Bradshaw (Alicia), Darrah Bradshaw ( Sarah), and Brayden Bradshaw. Her great grandchildren, Olivia and Gavin Suski, Westin and Austin Peters, and Adley and Marshall Bradshaw.
