Nell Puryear Cosby's obituary , Passed away on December 27, 2024 in Halifax, Virginia

Nell Puryear Cosby

January 15, 1927 - December 27, 2024 (97 years old)

Halifax, Virginia

Nell Puryear Cosby's obituary , Passed away on December 27, 2024 in Halifax, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powell Funeral Home

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Nell Puryear Cosby

January 15, 1927 - December 27, 2024 (97 years old)

Halifax, Virginia

Nell Puryear Cosby Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 27, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Nell Puryear Cosby of Halifax, Virginia. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nell Puryear Cosby to show support.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Nell Puryear leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis "Frank" McGlenn Puryear Sr. and Elizabeth Walker Puryear; and her spouse Dabney Alvin Cosby, Sr.. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Jackson Zimmermann (Rowena) of Charlottesville, VA, Dabney Cosby of Vernon Hill, Ann Dellacona (Matt) of Rocky Gap, VA and Mary Beth Cosby (Frankie).

A graveside service was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Asbury United Methodist Church (2154 Asbury Church Rd, Vernon Hill, VA 24597). A reception was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 3:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powell Funeral Home



Mon

Dec 30

Graveside service

Asbury United Methodist Church
2154 Asbury Church Rd, Vernon Hill, VA 24597

Mon

Dec 30

Reception

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