Nell Hemphill

Mrs. Nell “Moma Nell” Hemphill of Fulton passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 7, 1923, to the late Crid Long and Opal Craven Long.
Nell was a teller at First National Bank in Clinton, Ky., for over 40 years and a long time antique dealer. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Gleaners Sunday School class.
She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Hemphill Akers of Fulton; a grandson, Erik (Sarah) Akers of Schriever, La.; and a great-grandson, Silas Akers of Schriever, La.
In addition to her parents, Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hemphill; a sister, Margaret Murray; and a son-in-law, Steve Akers.
Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Obion County Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation held at Hornbeak Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. Friends may meet at the cemetery at the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nell “Moma Nell” Hemphill Memorial Fund, c/o Horn-beak Funeral Home.
Online tributes may be left at www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com.

Published 7.1.21