Jean Bailey Nelms

HALIFAX

, 76, of Hwy 903, Halifax, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, James Oliver Nelms, Sr.; her parents, Earl and Ellen Bailey; and a brother, Wayne Bailey.

Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She was a strong Christian lady with a big heart and loved everybody. She was a lifetime member of Pierces Campground United Methodist Church until its closing when she became a member at Ebenezer United Methodist Church

Mrs. Nelms is survived by five children: Jimmy Nelms of Raleigh; Rev. Wade Nelms of Newport; Debra Nelms Walls of Roanoke Rapids; Eddie Nelms of the home; and Sharon Nelms Oliver (Chuck) of Roanoke Rapids. Also seven grandchildren: Billy Walls, Jeannie Walls, Justin Nelms, Jamie Oliver, Lauren Oliver, Cody Nelms, and Rebecca Nelms; and three great-grandchildren: Ace Nelms, Camdyn Grace Nelms and Novalee Carter.She is also survived by her brother, Lewis Bailey (Judy) of Bowdon, GA.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville, NC with Rev. Steve Formo officiating.The family will receive friends from 7:00 8:30 P.M. Monday, October 26, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral and cremation Service and other times at her home..