Nellie Lou West

Nellie L. West passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 90. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Sue) West, Joe West; chosen son, Allen Patterson and chosen daughter, Charlotte Lyons. Her grandchildren, Steve (Carla) West, Kim (Deverett) Howard, Amanda White (Dalvin Woods), Jeremy (DelLynn) Chapman, Brian (Ashley) Chapman, Laura (Joey) Miller, Kimberly West, Joanna (Adam) Campbell, Tony (Becky) West and Desiree Howard; 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Robert Chapman and brother, Alton Hallmark. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Theo West; sons, Theo West, Jr., Randy West, Marvin West; daughters, Shirley White, Trina Chapman and Kristi West; granddaughters, Tabitha West and Michelle Ruffin. A Service of Remembrance for Nellie West will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Morgan’s Funeral Home. The viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m. for family and will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for friends. The service will begin at 1 p.m and will be officiated by Rev. Bruce Word.

There’s a famous Shakespeare quote that reads, “Though she be but little, she is fierce,” and that’s a perfect way to describe Nellie West. MawMaw, as she was known by most, was small in stature but she was big in heart. To her family she was both a shield and a sword who weathered many of life’s storms so her children and grandchildren would never feel the burden. There is nothing she loved more than her family, and there isn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them. She enjoyed playing bingo and taking trips to Georgia to buy lottery tickets hoping to one day share her winnings with those she loved. Although our hearts are heavy, we are comforted because we know she finally won the ultimate prize. She’s at peace in the arms of her beloved children who departed this world before her and has left a lasting legacy of love that will carry on in generations of her family for years to come.

Pallbearers:

Grandsons: Brian Chapman, Jeremy Chapman, Deverett Howard, Dalvin Woods, Joey Miller, Adam Campbell, David Patterson

Honorary Pallbearers: Great-grandsons