Nellie Katherine Youngblood Bishop
January 3, 1935 ~ February 20, 2023
Born in:
West Palm Beach, FL
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Nellie Youngblood Bishop (88) of Fletcher, NC uprooted residence from her home in Hoopers Creek, NC into her heavenly mansion on February 20, 2023.
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Nellie grew up loving warm weather and tropical flowers. As a teenager, her family moved to the mountains of WNC where they replanted themselves in the Fairview, NC community.
Nellie attended Fair View High School. She was a member of the Bible Club, 4 H club, Handwriting Club and Beta Club. The class of 1952 gave her the superlative of “Best Personality.”
Upon graduation, Nellie enrolled in Blanton’s Business College in Asheville, NC. She received a degree and soon began working for a lawyer.
Her family attended a church in Fairview, but soon attended Hoopers Creek Baptist Church where she established deep roots as a member and Sunday School teacher. At church, she met dairy farmer, Conley Youngblood. They wed and had two children: Danny (son) and Dianne (daughter).
Nellie became the matriarch of DannyDale Farms Inc. She bottle fed calves, provided animals with medication and had a special bond with animals. Surrounding her home, she had goats, cows, dogs, cats, and even peacocks.
At her residence, Nellie devoted many years as a caregiver. She attended to the bedside of Conley (husband), Berniece Cauble (mother), Forrest Merrell (father) and also Sidney J. Merrell (brother). Shortly after the passing of her family members, Nellie extended her love into the community by assisting with Meals on Wheels.
Nellie is survived by her loving husband and high school sweetheart, Thomas “Gene” Bishop, of 21 years. Other survivors include son, Danny Youngblood (Mary), Dianne Youngblood (daughter) and grandchildren: pastor Phillip Youngblood (Shasha), Amy Youngblood and Megan Ramsey (John). Great grandchildren include: Cassidy (Austin) Souther, MaryGrace Youngblood, Zachary Youngblood, Issac Ramsey and Sophia Ramsey. Other family members include beloved step-children: Mark Bishop and Gina Schweitzer and several step-great grandchildren.
On her answering machine, Nellie would state, Psalm 118:24, “This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Rejoice with the family on Wednesday, February 22 starting at 6:30pm at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church for visitation and then the funeral services following at 7:30 pm. Graveside service will be held Thursday, February 23 at 11:00 am in the “old” Hoopers Creek Church cemetery.
Services
Funeral Service: February 22, 2023 7:30 pm
Hoopers Creek Baptist Church
Hoopers Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)684-1279
Visitation: February 22, 2023 6:30 pm - January 26, 2025 7:30 pm
Hoopers Creek Baptist Church
Hoopers Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)684-1279
Graveside Service: February 23, 2023 11:00 am
Room: Old Section
Hoopers Creek Cemetery
Hoopers Creek Church Road
Fletcher, NC
(828)687-3530
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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May God sustain you all as you grieve the loss of Nellie. My deepest condolences to you all.
Nellie was a very special lady, she was there for us growing up especially with the youth choir! She leaves behind a great legacy!. Love to all the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am still struggling to accept her passing as Aunt Nell was the last of her generation of the family. I know she is in a better place and not in pain. Prayers for comfort to those she left behind.
So sorry to hear the sad news. I am a first cousin. My name is Sue Merrell Brank Van Fossen. I was a bridesmaid at your mom and dads wedding. Our lives are like candles and we burn so bright in the beginning. Then slowly our lite gets dimmer and then one day goes out. But know you will see your loved one again in heaven. Than our God for his promise. Our prayers are with you.
Miss Nellie’s kind soul and sweet spirit touched so many lives and will never be forgotten. We are so blessed to have had Nellie as a friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
Much love to all of you.
Nellie was such a beautiful women of God. So glad I was able to meet her….you are all in my prayers…
Dear Family
My name is Ray Quinn. My mother, Myrtle Merrell Quinn was Nellie’s aunt.
From the 40’s the two of them maintained contact with Mom in Florida and Nellie in Carolina. Words cannot express the closeness of the two. Mom is still with us at age 95. She was so upset to hear Nellie had gone to glory. She sends her love to each member of the family and like you all awaits the grand reunion. May God bless you all.