Mrs. Mary Inez Droke Nicely passed away at her home after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was 88.
Mrs. Nicely was an avid Alabama football fan and a Braves baseball fan. She enjoyed needlework, her flower garden, and birdwatching. She worked with her husband for decades in his C.P.A. practice.
A private graveside service was held on Thursday.
Mrs. Nicely is survived by her three daughters, Becky Nicely of Selmer, Tennessee, Nancy Stanley and husband Eddie Ray of Toney, Alabama and Mary V. Nicely of Florence; grandson Ben DeLeeuw and wife Susie of Iuka, Mississippi; two great-granddaughters.
Mrs. Nicely was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Vaughn Nicely, infant twins Lennie and Lucy, brothers Jack and Bill Droke, and parents W.R. and Lucy Droke.
The family wishes to thank Dr. David Hollis and his staff, and Hospice of Tennessee Valley, for their special care.
You are invited to sign the on-line guest register at www.elkinsfuneral.com.
