Nelda Auvil's Obituary
Nelda Pauline Sims Auvil born in Herrick, Il July 1929 to Rev George F. and Lavada Ann (Goff) Sims peacefully passed away Tuesday Feb 14th surrounded by her children at Bement Healthcare Facility Bement, Il.
Nelda was a homemaker, she married the love of her life John R. Auvil Oct. 12, 1946. She is survived by John F. (Rita) Auvil, Bement, Ed Auvil, Decatur, Kathie Jeffrey, Decatur and Bill (Jan) Auvil, Decatur, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, and 1 sister Genelle Black of Tower Hill.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, 7 brothers Bobby, Earl, Delbert, Homer, George(Jr), Billy and Arthur, 1 sister Goldie.
Private graveside services for children, grandchildren, and sister will be held Monday Feb 20th 10 AM at Graceland Fairlawn Cemetary, officiated by her eldest son John F. Auvil.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the wonderful care given to their mother by all the staff at the Bement Healthcare Facility.
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