Shirley Nelson Obituary

BLUFF CITY - Shirley Elizabeth Tuell Nelson, age 87, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Hazel Leonard Tuell and was born in Washington County, VA on May 18, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Tignor; a grandson, David Tignor; two sisters, Betty Carmack and husband Bob and Audrey Smith.

Shirley had worked in special education as a teacher's assistant. She was a member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and singing with The Singing Christians for over 20 years.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Clay Nelson of the home; one son, Marty Nelson and fiancé Mary Lewis of Meadowview, VA; one daughter, Angela Nelson Flick and husband Shane of Bristol, VA; four grandchildren, Brent Nelson and fiancé Amanda Stewart of Canonsburg, PA, Jessica Tignor and husband Levi of Meadowview, VA; JJ Sandoe and wife Hannah of Piney Flats and Emily Tignor of Abingdon, VA; four great-grandchildren, Kylie Tignor, Michael Tignor, Braxton Nelson and Tayland Nelson; a son-in-law, Kyle Tignor and wife Donna of Abingdon, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Shirley Elizabeth Tuell Nelson will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Piney Flats First Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the church on Wednesday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Abingdon, VA. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Shirley's many friends will serve as honorary pallbearers. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 AM on Thursday.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Piney Flats First Baptist Church 100 Cherry Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Life Care Center of Elizabethton and Gentiva Hospice for the love and care that was shown to Shirley during her illness.

Words of comfort can be sent to the Nelson family through our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel, 211 North Riverside, Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423)542-2232 is honored to serve the Nelson family.