NASHVILLE – Nellie Geraldine Vick, affectionately known as “Nub” to friends and family, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Nash County, NC on December 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Robert Vick and Geraldine Viverette Vick. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Benjamin Vick, David Vick, Paul Vick, Darcey Vick, Harvey Vick and Herbert Vick and her sister, Roberta Winstead. Nellie was from a family of 11 children of the Sandy Cross Community.
Nellie was a spirited woman who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. In her younger years, she was a talented softball pitcher, known for her strong arm and competitive spirit. Nellie also had a deep love for music. She loved going to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, NC, to experience the magic of live country music. She also loved attending gospel singings at local churches, where she would often join in the hymns.
Nellie is survived by her sisters, Pearl Crumpler, Lois Perry and Wiverly Taylor, and husband, Allen; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to celebrate Nellie’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ray Vick and Rev. Jerry Braziel officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM prior to the service in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank her niece, Debbie Vick Dew, and her husband, Michael, for taking care of her for many years.
Flowers are welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Services
Visitation: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Room: Chapel
Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-8886
info@johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com
Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-8886
info@johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com
Graveside: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Room: Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Boulevard
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-937-4600
– David Crisp (and daughters Keri & Amanda)
Nub will be missed. I have a million memories of listening to her and my grandma Daisy Estelle Winstead interacting. Good times! Great country folks. Condolences to Ray and Debbie, her nephew and niece and others I didn’t know so well.
Me and Nub Vick go back a long ways. She loved my music and supported me and the band. 90 percent of the time Nub was there. She always had smile and a great time. Rest in peace my friend.
Rickie Privette.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. I WILL MISS YOU, WHO WILL I CALL IN THE MORNING TO FIND OUT IF YOU ARE OK. TELL DADDY AND GRANNY I MISS THEM.
LOVE YOUR BUCKAROO
The family is certainly in my prayers. May God Bless each one of you.
I will miss you my Dear Friend Nub. I have known Nub all my life. I remember when she would come to our house for Prayer meetings when I was a young girl. And go hear me and the group I sang with the Country Echoes sing and play music at various places. She always wanted to hear me sing Jesus Hold My Hand. I’m sure Jesus took your hand and welcomed you into Heaven. Love you and will miss you. Rest in Peace Nub.
Rest in peace, Nub. Now you and Momma can have a good time catching up. It has been a while since you have seen each other.
Cheryl Landin