Fannie Mae Sorrell Nelson

Nelson, Fannie Mae, Born July 26, 1921 in Knoxville, TN; passed May 31, 2012 in Goodlettsville, TN. Mrs. Nelson graduated from the Nursing School at Knoxville General Hospital in 1945. First and foremost she was a devoted, loving wife and mother, who followed her military husband around the world until he retired from the US Air Force. Mrs. Nelson lived most of her retirement years in Powell, TN, attending First Baptist Church of Powell. For the past two years, she has lived in Goodlettsville, TN; attending Parkway Baptist Church. Mrs. Nelson is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 47 years, Hillard C. Nelson (1921-1993).

She is survived by one beloved sister, Ruth Lady of Fountain City.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by four adult children: Frank Nelson (Elaine) from Kansas City, Kansas; Donald G. Nelson from Jacksonville, Florida; Susan Johnson (Bob) from Goodlettsville, Tennessee; and Jesse Nelson (Mary) from Daleville, Alabama. She is also survived by nine loved grandchildren and five treasured great-grandchildren.

A life that can be summarized by selected verses from Proverbs 31:

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her

Many daughters have done virtuosly, but thou excellest them all.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

The family will receive friends Sunday, June, 3 from 6-7:45 pm. A short memorial service at 7:45 will be conducted by Pastor Phil Jones. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery at 10:45 am Monday for the 11:00 am graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Friends of the Smokies Tennessee, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764-7660, Phone: 865.932.4794. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com