Nellie Emmalyn Maret's Obituary
Nellie Williams Maret, age 99, of Austell passed away January 27, 2018. She is survived by thirteen beloved nieces and nephews. Nellie was a nature lover, artist, swimmer, bridge-player, and avid reader. She aspired to live healthy and liked to exercise and stay slim. Nellie had a wonderful sense of humor, which allowed her to make friends of all ages easily. She had no children, but loved all her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. She overcame many difficulties in her life. After her husband, Albin, passed at the age of 36, she had to sell their farm and invest in futures. Unfortunately, the markets took a down-turn and she had to start all over. Nellie went back to school to get her Masters in Library Science and took a job in the Air Force to secure their benefits. She spent her working years moving base to base, from Montgomery to Charlotte to Denver. She was restless…and every time she moved away, she would give away all of her belongings. She taught her nieces and nephews to appreciate love and humor, not money. Memorial services for Nellie will be held Sunday, February 4th, 2:00 PM at Presbyterian Village.
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