Nadine Whitehead Waddell died Monday, April 20, 2020, at the age of 99. She was born September 30, 1920, to William Turner and Martha Brackeen Jackson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband James E. Whitehead; husband DC Waddell; grandsons Jamie Hinton, Joey Wilson, and Trent Wilson; son-in-law Mack Hinton; sister Wilma Goodman; brothers Gilbert, Countis, Arvin, and Junior Jackson. She is survived by her daughters Jimmie Ann Hinton, Judi Wilson (Ronnie), and Cathy Hickey (Mike); grandchildren Susan Shirley (Tony), Marty Hinton (Lucretia), Brandy Eaton (Byron), Corrie Prickett (Jimmy) and Jessica Hickey; great-grandchildren Will, Wes, and Lorianna Shirley; Hayley and Kaylyn Hinton; Jackson and Finnley Prickett; and Wyatt and Asher Eaton; great-great-grandson Brody Shirley; sister-in-law Doris Jackson and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Nadine was a life-long member of Rogersville United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She loved reading her Bible and her Sunday School lessons, and her favorite song was Amazing Grace. She was a big sports fan and loved the Crimson Tide and the Atlanta Braves. She was the Site Director of the Rogersville Senior Citizen’s Center for more than 20 years and was active at the Center for many years after her retirement.
The family wants to express their gratitude for the prayers, calls, and messages received during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers or food, please consider a donation to Rogersville United Methodist Church in her memory.
The family held a private service with James Waddell officiating. She was laid to rest in Rogersville Civitan Cemetery.
