Mrs. Nellie Geraldine vick

NASHVILLE – Nellie Geraldine Vick, affectionately known as “Nub” to friends and family, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.  Born in Nash County, NC on December 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Robert Vick and Geraldine Viverette Vick. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Benjamin Vick, David Vick, Paul Vick, Darcey Vick, Harvey Vick and Herbert Vick and her sister, Roberta Winstead. Nellie was from a family of 11 children of the Sandy Cross Community.

Nellie was a spirited woman who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. In her younger years, she was a talented softball pitcher, known for her strong arm and competitive spirit. Nellie also had a deep love for music. She loved going to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, NC, to experience the magic of live country music. She also loved attending gospel singings at local churches, where she would often join in the hymns.

Nellie is survived by her sisters, Pearl Crumpler, Lois Perry and Wiverly Taylor, and husband, Allen; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service to celebrate Nellie’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ray Vick and Rev. Jerry Braziel officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM prior to the service in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank her niece, Debbie Vick Dew, and her husband, Michael, for taking care of her for many years.

Flowers are welcome.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.