Bernice Cothran Nelson
December 8, 1920 - December 20, 2020
Bernice Cothran Nelson, 100, widow of Luther E. Nelson passed away December 20, 2020. A native of Startex, South Carolina, daughter of the late Herbert L. and Callie Owens Cothran, she was a retired employee of Spartan Mills and a member of First Baptist Lyman, where she was an organist for many years. Mrs. Nelson also taught Sunday school for 80 years and continued to teach a Bible study at Ashlan Village. Surviving is one sister LaVerne Lister of Spartanburg and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nelson was predeceased by one sister Ola Mae Cothran. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Tuesday December 22, 2020 at First Baptist Lyman, conducted by Dr. Michael Hamlet and assisted by Rev. Bill Morris. The family respectfully request that flowers be omitted and memorials made to Spartanburg Reginal Hospice, 686 Jeff Davis Drive Spartanburg SC, 29303. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Bernice Cothran Nelson, 100, widow of Luther E. Nelson passed away December 20, 2020. A native of Startex, South Carolina, daughter of the late Herbert L. and Callie Owens Cothran, she was a retired employee of Spartan Mills and a member of... View Obituary & Service Information