Nel P. Justice

Amory – Nel Phillips Justice, 86, died on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Oak Tree Plantation. Born on March 16, 1926, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late William Gurdon and Oal Smith Phillips.

Mrs. Justice was valedictorian of her class at Hatley High School in 1943. Marrying the love of her life, Arch Justice, on July 3, 1943, they remained dedicated to each other for almost 69 years. After 20 years of service, Mrs. Justice retired as a loan teller with Security Bank of Amory. A member of Amory Church of Christ, she was a devoted Christian daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Justice lovingly cared for her aging parents and comforted many with an offer to listen and help in any way she could. A meek and graceful lady, she was all the good things a mother should be to her children. On July 19, 1970, Mrs. Justice graciously accepted her daughter-in-law, Melba Blair, into the family; they developed a rare and very loving and special relationship. Known to her granddaughters as “Gramby,” many wonderful memories are treasured as she spoiled them as only a grandmother can. Mrs. Justice enjoyed traveling to the beach and the mountains, visiting family in Maryland, especially at Christmas, sewing, and tending to her rose garden.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, May 5 at Amory Church of Christ with Mr. Leslie Grant and Mr. Philip Hathcock, ministers, officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dexter Butler, Glen Bingham, Wayne Howell, Jackie Palmer, Doug Hoots, and Jerry Cooper.

Visitation will continue until the service hour on Saturday.

She is survived by her husband, Arch Justice, Amory; son, Mike (Melba) Justice, Westminster, MD; granddaughters and great-grandsons, Rachel (Ron) Fairchild, Adam and Matthew, Hampstead, MD; Christy (Joe) Vadder, Henry and Michael, Manchester, MD; brother, Don (Ellen) Phillips, Amory; sisters-in-law, Merle Vaughn and Sue Justice, Amory; numerous nieces and nephews; and dedicated friends, Glo Buie and Grace Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Justice; sister, Frances Faulkner; and brother, Wilbur Phillips.

Memorials may be given to Amory Church of Christ, 1005 Boulevard Dr. N, Amory, MS 38821.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.