Nellie Bolick Justice of Icard

Nellie Bolick Justice of Icard, NC, passed away peacefully and went to her Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Born in Burke County, NC on July 3, 1917, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Minnie Brindle Bolick.

Nellie was a devout Christian who loved her church. When she was no longer able to attend Sunday School, she envisioned every member and said a prayer for each of them. She was a humble woman who placed others before herself. She laughed a lot, and it was often self-directed. She also loved youngsters and sent congratulatory notes to many when they reached milestones in their lives or made special achievements. That love was returned and was gratefully received.

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Justice; a son, Zane; and three brothers, Clyde, Willie and Eugene Bolick.

Nellie is survived by a daughter, Barbara Lail, and husband, Charles "Bud" of Connelly Springs; a son, Alan Justice and wife, Linda, of Chapel Hill; grandsons, Ron Lail and wife, Mary, of Hickory, NC, Mark Lail and wife, Kim, of Hickory, Brian Justice of Raleigh, NC, David Justice of Albuquerque, NM; and three great-grandchildren, Moriah, Zane, and Ivey Rebekah Lail. A favorite quote of Nellie’s came from one of her grandsons: "I love you, Grandma, I really do." This was often restated by her family members who really loved her and were really loved in return.

Nellie’s funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the First Baptist Church of Hildebran with Rev. Ron Arndt officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral in the Bethany Hall of the church. At other times the family will be at the home of her daughter, Barbara, 2577 Lindsey Road, Connelly Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 220, Hildebran, NC 28637. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.