Ms. Ina Nell Green

Nell Wright Green of Walnut Grove, Ms died at age 96 on September 27, 2023, after a brief illness. She passed away peacefully with her son and daughter in law by her side. Born on December 26, 1926, in Madden, Ms, Nell was the daughter of the late Mr. Lessie and Mrs. Roberta Wright and youngest of six girls. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1944. She initially went to work for the telephone company but quickly became an early entrepreneur. She initially purchased and ran a dry cleaning business in Walnut Grove and after selling the business, she opened a dress shop just down the street. Nell's Fashions was a well known establishment where people traveled from all corners of Ms to shop with her. She loved her customers and knew everything about them and their families. She enjoyed dresses, heels, and all things Howard Wolf. Her love for the Lord shown from her heart and smile. She was a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist church for over 50 years. From Vacation Bible School to Sunday Morning church, she had her pew and every child in the church found a place near her on any given day. She was a member of the Nona Harrison Circle and a daily reader of the Holy Bible and Upper Room. After she retired, her friends came every Saturday afternoon to visit over cards, dominoes, coffee, and pound cake. This time spent loving and laughing was treasured by all. She is most admired and remembered for her giving heart and caretaking spirit. Her greatest joy in life was her son, Dr. Steve Green. Their daily visits over morning coffee, hours spent tending to her elaborate yard and mesmerizing roses, and times chatting about grandchildren and great grandchildren were the highlights of her later years. The bond shared by these two was thicker than thieves and envied by all. She is survived by her son, Dr. Stephen R. Green and his wife Mary Jean, her grandchildren; James (Kimberly) Massey, Jeffrey(Dabbs) Massey, Tiffany (Helen) Green, and Heather Green. Her great grandchildren; Katelyn Massey, Logan Massey, Dylan Massey, Gabe Brown, Graham Brown, Sterling Massey, and Rhodes Massey. She is preceded in death by her parents Lessie and Roberta Wright, her sisters Mattie C. Kern, Juanita Majure, Jessie Lee Wright, Christine Mcdonald, and Mary Wright and her daughter in law Judy Locke Green. Visitation will be held at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Saturday September 30, 2023. Services will be held at the church at 2:00pm. She will be laid to rest at Fuston Cemetery in Walnut Grove, Ms. Pallbearers are Buddy Foster, Robert Wright, Richard Lay, Carl Ware, Brian Gomillion, and Mike Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Cox, Barney Green, Otis Seal, Jamey Johnson, and Neal Ogletree. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fuston Cemetery and mailed to Jayne Britt at P.O. Box 182 Walnut Grove, Ms 39189 or the charity of your choice.

Ms. Ina Nell Green

December 26, 1926 - September 27, 2023

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December 26, 1926 - September 27, 2023

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