Nell Hargrove Kilcrease

Nell Hargrove Kilcrease, 87, of Milton, Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026. Born on August 16, 1938, in Rockford, Alabama, Nell was the daughter of John and Laura Shaw. Nell will be remembered as a devoted, faithful, and loving woman whose life touched many and whose presence will be deeply missed.

Nell married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Hargrove, on November 14, 1953. Together, they moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1954, along with her mother and sister. Shortly after, they joined Pine Forest Pentecostal Church, where they played music, sang, and where Nell taught Sunday school. Throughout their time as a member of Pine Forest Pentecostal Church, Nell and her husband also shared their love of Southern Gospel music as part of The Gospel Harmonairs.

Nell began working early in life, starting her career with Chemstrand before transitioning to the local school system. She served as a school bus driver and later worked in the cafeteria. She worked for Montclair Elementary School and eventually retired from R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School.

A few years after Bobby’s passing, Nell met and married Jake Kilcrease on July 18, 1990. Jake was also a talented gospel singer and musician, and together they continued singing in the church with family and friends until his passing.

Nell continued to love the Lord and lived her life close to God. She was a prayer warrior who loved everyone she met. She was known for helping others and going out of her way to make sure people were cared for. She was loved by so many, and her life impacted those around her in lasting ways, including helping others in their walk with God.

Nell was preceded in passing by her parents, John and Laura Shaw; her high school sweetheart, Bobby Hargrove; her late husband, Jake Kilcrease; infant son, William Brantley Hargrove and brother in law Bill Wagner. She is survived by her beloved sister, Myra Wagner; niece, whom she considered a daughter, Shlona Wagner, beloved niece, Debbie McEvilly; beloved nephew, Dewitt Johnson; Uncle Huddy, whom he always reminded that she was his eldest niece; cousin, Tony Robinson whom was like a son. Cousin Hazel Rodgers that was like a sister, and many other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, FL, on March 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m, with a funeral Service to follow at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Tony Robinson, Dewitt Johnson, Jeremy Blackmon, Jake Blackmon and Clayton Napp.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Emerald Coast Hospice and all the loving staff at Pruitt Health in Santa Rosa for their compassionate care and support.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Emerald Coast Hospice in Nell's honor.