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Nellie Bright

December 12, 2017 — September 11, 2013

Nellie Gayle Wheeler Bright, age 95 of Eminence, KY Nellie Gayle Wheeler Bright, age 95 of Eminence, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Defoe and was the daughter of the late Lindon and Mary Clements Wheeler. She was a homemaker and caregiver, and belonged to Defoe Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters: Dixie Moore of Eminence and Karen Bohannon of Defoe; one brother: Orem Wheeler of Georgia; eighteen grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren, eleven great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Elbert Bright, Sr.; four sons: E.J., Lynn, Tommy, and Neil Bright; two brothers: Milton and Frank Wheeler; and two sisters: Frances Waddell and Bessie O'Nan. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Sholar Funeral Home of Pleasureville with Rev. Jerry Anderson, pastor of Pleasureville Baptist Church, and Rev Doug Alexander, pastor of Defoe Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Defoe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Barnett, Marty Bright, Randy Bright, Shawn Bright, Clay Couch, Les Lyle, Chuck LeCompte, and Rick Peterson. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Defoe Christian Church, in care of Charles Barnett, 20 Robbie Lane, Pleasureville, KY 40057. Online condolences may be expressed at sholarfuneralhome.com

Service:

2 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013

Sholar Funeral Home, 5710 Castle Highway, Pleasureville, KY 40057



Visitation:

5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013

Sholar Funeral Home, 5710 Castle Highway, Pleasureville, KY 40057

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