Mrs. Nellie Thompson Brown

January 20, 1927 - August 13, 2020

Mrs. Nellie Thompson Brown, 93, of Smith McGee Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Born on January 20, 1927 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late John Gordon Thompson and Bessie Clark Thompson. Mrs. Brown was a former weaver for Starr Mills and Clark Schwebel in Washington, GA. She was also a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survivors include her son: Randy Brown (fiancé Marcie Jordan) of Toccoa; her daughter whom Nellie devoted her life to care for: Carolyn Brown; two grandchildren: Andy Brown (Ruth) of St. Simons, GA and Chris Brown (Mary) of Statham, GA; two great grandchildren: Henley and Harry; one step-great grandchild: Eli. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband: Hoyt Rucker Brown; and seven brothers: Tommy, Frank, Howard, Joe, Guy, Wilbur and Edwin and a sister: Doris. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home. Other times the family will be at their respective homes. Graveside services for Mrs. Nellie Brown will be held Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Terry Meeks officiating. Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing and may want to bring a lawn chair. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1543 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643. The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.