Nellie Todd

Obituary of Nellie Ruth Todd

Nellie “Cricket” Allen Todd 80, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord and her husband on Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. She was born in Jonesville, VA to the late Nelson and Charlie Etta Allen. She worked as a secretary for Pope-Robinette Insurance Agency and later was a radio station manager for WGOC. She was a loving mother and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents Nellie was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Joseph Todd; brothers, Nelson Allen Jr., Lonus “Tom” Allen and wife Betty; sisters, Betty McCoy, Ada Fillers and husband Charles; nephews, Mark Roberts, Nelson McCoy, and Tim McCoy.

Survivors include her sons, Joey Todd and wife Sandra and Johnny Todd; grandchildren, April Nester and husband Joey, Tyler Todd; adopted grandchildren, Chelsie Dye Bowen and husband Noah and Madison Dye; great-granddaughter, Hallee Nester; sister, Linda Allen; sister-in-law, Barbara Allen; adopted sisters, Molly Smolko, Sheila Quillen, and Jackie Jones; nieces, Leigh, Kellie, Rhonda, Gwenda, Tina, Tonya, Ginger, Renee, Pam, Stephanie, and Cathy; nephew, Dwayne; extended family, Ricky Inman, Terry and Eddie Stocton, Cindy and Harold Dye, Joni and Steve Trompak; best friend since first grade, Betty Willis.

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1pm on Monday, December 16, 2019 at East Lawn Memorial Park with James Ward officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50pm.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert Funke and staff, Dr. Nakhoal and Staff, all the wonderful nurses who gave all their love and assistance to her, and thank you to Tommy and Tonya for all your love and support.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport is serving the Todd family.

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Sunday
15
December

Receiving of Friends

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport
520 Watauga Street
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Monday
16
December

Graveside Service

1:00 pm
Monday, December 16, 2019
East Lawn Memorial Park
Memorial Blvd
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
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