Nellie Jane Wilson

Franklin, NC - Nellie Jane Wilson, age 89, formerly of Franklin passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

She was born in Gandeeville, Roane County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Minerva Hersman. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Hollie Hersman and three sisters, Fay Bailey, Stella Hersman, and Lizzie Sanders.

She was the widow of Woodrow Clinton Wilson who passed away January 21, 2003. She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Franklin American Legion and a member of the AARP in Murphy, NC. She was a homemaker and a member of the Franklin Church of God.

She is survived by four children, Ronnie Lee Wilson and wife Mary of Franklin, NC, Lawrence Edward Wilson and wife Joyce, of Garland TX, Naomi Wilson Townsend, and friend Steve Southard of Chesnee,SC, Thomas Andrew Wilson of Tampa, FL. Nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Brothers Phillip Cochran and Lee Denton Wright officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. David English, Danny Waldroup, Neal Parker and Gregory Wilson will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 2:00 -3:00pm, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email