Jackie Faye Nelms, 89, of Corinth passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was born Monday, June 4, 1934 to the late Dupree and Lucille Ross Barker.
Ms. Nelms was a devoted wife to her husband, Lonnie Nelms, for sixty-three years. She was a devout Christian woman; spending her time reading the Bible and worshiping the Lord. She was a graduate of Corinth High School. She enjoyed the smell of fresh flowers and spending time with her furry friend, Anna.
Ms. Nelms is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three brothers, Jimmy Barker, Adron Barker, and Stanley Barker.
Ms. Nelms is survived by three children, Rusty Nelms, Jeff Nelms (Maria), and Joe Nelms (Darlene); two sisters, Janie Gant and Beverly Morton (Danny); four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
There is a Celebration of Life Service scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024 at McPeters Funeral Directors beginning at eleven o'clock in the morning with Bro. Warren Jones officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 8, 2024, beginning at five o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening, and at ten o'clock in the morning until service time on Thursday. Ms. Nelms will be interned at the Corinth National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brad Nelms, Chad Nelms, Trevor Nelms, Peyton Nelms, and Drew Nelms.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Nelms family.
The family has entrusted McPeters Funeral Directors with the care for the arrangements.
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