Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Lurline and Emmit Payne; daughter, Rita Smothers; and grandson, Brandon Smothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Grace and Connie Gray (James); sons, Keith Smothers (Debra), and Kenneth Smothers; sisters, Sue Roberts (Bruce), and Kathryn Chandler; grandchildren, Landon Grace (Tabitha), Cameron Grace (Anna), Stan Gray (Virginia), Joey Gray (Courtney), Heather Williams (Jason), Amber Ergle, Danny Smothers (Paige), and Victoria Henderson; and seventeen great-grandchildren, with one on the way.
Nellie Jean Love, affectionately known as “Granny Love,” was born on May 9, 1934. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, and a hard-working woman. She enjoyed her time as an employee of Wal-Mart for over 20 years. She loved watching Alabama softball, and also loved reading and putting together puzzles.
Honorary pallbearers are associates at the Skyland Wal-Mart.
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