The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, 212 West Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty; officiated by, Pastor Gordon Fisher, Rob Linens, Sr., and Jay Goins. Burial will be following the service at Dr. Clyde M. Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian.
Ruth Ann was raised in Summerfield, NC and was the daughter of the late Beauford Alexander Hartsell and Dora Ann Bowman Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, 3 sisters and her husband of 69 years, Jeff Nelson.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three sons, Randy Neal Nelson (Sandy), Ricky Earl Nelson (Rebecca) & Charles “Chuck” Jeffrey Nelson (Linda); seven grandchildren, Tracy, Katheren, Eddie, Amanda, Michelle, Chaz and Nick; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and special nephew, Jay Goins (Dale).
Ruth Ann was a dedicated worker for Cone Mills for 35 years. She and Jeff were founding members of New Life Worship Center in Greensboro. Her family and church were always the center of heart. Ruth Ann and Jeff are now together in the arms of the Lord, our Savior.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Ruth's memory.
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Nelson Family.
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