Nellie Pettus

Nellie Beasley Pettus, 91, went to be with the Lord July 12, 2015. Born in Pearson, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Louis Henry and Mamie Taylor Beasley. She was preceded in death by her husband Billie Ward Pettus, Sr. Survivors: children Billie Ward Pettus Jr. (Brenda) Quitman, Ark., Alphaa Pettus, Flint, Mich., two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. at Olmstead Funeral Home. Service 10 a,m, Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Pearson, Ark. Interment Pearson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Palestine Baptist Church or Pearson Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.