NELLIE BEATRICE WESCOTT THOMAS, was born March 22, 1945 in Northampton County, Virginia and departed this life January 13, 2005 at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland.
Nellie attended the public school system in Virginia and received Christ at an early age, whereas she became a dedicated Christian. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Eastville, Virginia where she served on the Usher Board and was a member of the Choir.
Nellie's dream was to sing Praises to God and by being a choir member and joining the Morris Singers she fulfilled her dream. Her other organizations included the Eastern Star and Club Mahogany.
Nellie was employed by Perdue Farms, Inc. for twenty years, and her last position as a Line Supervisor until her illness be fell her. To her co-workers, she was loved and cared for deeply and by all whom she met in this life, she was a loving and caring lady.
Nellie did not want to leave us but God saw that the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed her loving eyes and whispered, "Peace be Thine".
She leaves with cherished memories, her husband, George Thomas of Eastville, VA; four daughters, Joanne Wescott-Knox (Jessie) of Seaford, DE, Deborah Wescott of Washington, D.C., Lena "Tilly" Wescott of Willingboro, N.J., and Charlotte Wescott of Baltimore, MD; one son, Howard Wescott; six step children, Maurice, Albert, Beverly, George Thomas, Jr., Shirley Allen and Shirley Gadson; eighteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; nineteen step-grandchildren; six step grandchildren; four sisters, Shirley Godson, Dora Merrion of Jamaica, NY, Josephine Goodwyn (Sam) of Cheriton, VA, Joyce Wescott of Mercerville, NJ, Maggie Wescott-Williams (Leroy) of San Diego, CA; four brothers, John (Ruby), David Wescott of Trenton, NJ, RoyLee Smith of Machipongo, VA, Charles Wescott (Margie) of Treherneville, VA; four brothers-in-law, John, Alexander, James, and Jacob; one sister-in-law, Viola Woodson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Family
In Loving Memory
Of
N e l l i e W. T h o m a s
Sunrise Sunset
March 22, 1945 January 13, 2005
12:00 Noon
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Eastville, Virginia
Rev. Rufus Mosley, Pastor
Officiating
Bethel A.M.E. Church Cemetery
Eastville, Virginia
Bro. Walt Sample Bro. Charles Sample
Bro. Larry Custis Bro. Joe Sturgis
Bro. Alonzo Trower Bro. Alvin Reid
Bro. George Tankard Bro. Barry Bailey
Bro. Wayne Bell Bro. Frank Sterling
F l o r a l B e a r e r s
Family and Friends
T h o s e W h o L o v e M e
When I am gone, release me. Let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. Thank you for the love you have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near, and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear, all of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home".
We truly appreciate all acts of kindness, expressions of love and thoughtfulness during this difficult time for us. May God bless each of you…
R e p a s t
Following the service, family and friends are invited to the fellowship hall.