Nellie Geraldine Douglas

Mrs. Douglas (December 11, 1928 – February 8, 2016) passed away at the age of 87 in the hospital surrounded by friends and family. Mrs. Douglas was born in Cannon County, TN, and moved to Huntsville, AL, with her family in 1945. She was the eldest daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. Otis King and was the church organist at Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She graduated Lincoln High School in Huntsville, from Samford (Howard College) University, Birmingham, AL, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, during which time she married Dr. Ernest Douglas. They resided in Birmingham, AL, Tallahassee, FL, Franklinton, LA, and Knoxville, TN. A truly gifted and talented musician, Mrs. Douglas taught piano and organ in Knoxville for over 36 years along with serving in several churches as organist/choir director alongside her husband. She had a life filled with music and love.

Mrs. Douglas is survived by her son, Lamont Douglas, and granddaughter, Evie Douglas, of Greeneville, TN; Sister, Ann Pat King Fanning (Roy) of Huntsville, AL; her 104-year-old Aunt Ruby King of Woodbury, TN; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Douglas was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ernest Douglas, parents, Rev. J. Otis and Nina Lee King, sister, Marvene King Stevenson, brothers, Boyce and Billy King. Family will receive friends Friday, February 12th, from 12:30 – 2:00 at Berry Highland Memorial, Knoxville, TN. The service will follow at 2pm, with Rev. Tony Martin, officiating. The family would like to express in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Joy of Music School in Knoxville TN (www.joyofmusicschool.org / 865-525-6806).