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Nellie Martin Holder

August 18, 1938 — January 26, 2023

Nellie Grace Martin Holder, beloved mother, of Winterville, GA, died January 26, 2023.

Born August 18, 1938 in Walterboro, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Jerome Martin, Sr. and Mabel Grace Harper Martin and was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Holder.

Nell grew up in Winterville, GA. She received her Business Degree from The University of Georgia and worked as an accountant with Martin Well Company for a number of years.  Later in life, she was a bailiff with Athens-Clarke County Courts.

Nell was a wonderful mother to Donald “Don” J. Holder (Kim), Henry “Hank” Grady Holder (Tammy) and Debra Grace Fincher (Jeff); she was Mimi to grandchildren, Katie Elwell (Warren), Huck Holder (Kendall), Bo Holder (Taylor), KellyAnne Scott (Jonathan), Hunter Holder, Heath Holder (Lauren), Sue Anna Holder (Grant Norton), Buck Harris and Jake Harris (Brittany);  8 great grandchildren; brother, Jerome (Gayle) Martin and numerous cousins.

The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST, Sunday, January 29, 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM.  Services will follow in the chapel at 3:00 PM.  Burial will be at Tuckston United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Jessica Shoemaker and Emily Parker with Compassus for the wonderful care given to Nellie.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Compassus, 2470 Daniels Bridge Road, Bldg. 100, Suite 181, Athens, GA 30606.

Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

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