Nellie was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Walter Fletcher Moore and Mary Jane McIntyre,on December 28th, 1927. She grew up, and graduated high school in Memphis, Tennessee. While working for NAPA Auto Parts, she met her future husband, James Dossy Slawson. They married on October 25th, 1946, and were married until his death, on March 20th, 2013.
After raising two children, Nellie entered back into the work force and enjoyed her job with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Cotton Division. Later, she moved on to work as a tax examiner for the state of Arkansas. She loved helping people and working with numbers and remained in this job until her retirement.
Nellie was a longtime member, and servant of the Lord, at Lifeline Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir and ladies ensemble and was a long time Sunday School teacher, beloved my many.
Nellie is survived by her daughter, Rebecca "Becky" McCants and her husband, Gary, of Frisco, Texas; her son James "Ronnie" Slawson and his wife, Lori, of Bryant, Arkansas; four grandchildren Sean and Mitchell McCants, Stacy Riley and her husband, Dylan, and Stephanie Slawson; a sister, Betty Henson, of Memphis, Tennesee; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be Thursday, January 17th, at 10:00am, at Lifeline Baptist Church. Nellie will be laid beside her husband, James, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas.
Donations may be made to Lifeline Baptist Church
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