Nell Austin, age 88 of Winder, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. She was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church and had been a para-pro for many years at Statham Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard E. and Adell Wall Cook; her husband, James Brunelle Austin and her brother, Edmond Cook.
She is survived by her son, Jay Austin (Anne) of Winder; a daughter, Phyllis Austin Willingham of Winder; four grandchildren, Dorie Willingham Douthit, Dell Willingham Slowick, Kimberly Austin Pittman and Jason Brunell Austin. Eleven great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren also survive.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Rev David Staton and Mrs. Carol Staton officiating. Interment will follow in The New Pentecost United Methodist Church Cemetery.
