Nellie Bryant Faulkner, 82, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at NMMC-Tupelo, MS. Nellie was born on August 23, 1941, in Pontotoc County, MS to Carlton Wayne and Willise Brassfield Bryant. She was a member of Longview Baptist Church and was retired from Wal-Mart. She enjoyed going out to eat with her family.
Nellie is survived by her son, Jackie Faulkner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron Faulkner; one sister, Annette Bryant Ross; and one brother, Wayne Bryant.
Services will be Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2PM at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Terry Faulkner officiating. Visitation will begin at 12PM and continue to service time. Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Brassfield, J.R. Parmer, Eddie Johnson, Russell Dyer, Carty Bryant, and Cal Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Corbin, Thad Ross, Chris Ross, Scotty Ross, and Glen Allen Ross.
