Nellie Mae (Thomas) (Coe) Bland was born October 2, 1930 in Creighton, Missouri the daughter of Willis and Florence (Cook) Thomas. She departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2014 at the Meyer Care Center, Higginsville, Missouri at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 7 days.
On May 29, 1947, Nellie was united in marriage to John E. Coe. They raised two children, Sherri and Jerry. After John died in 1984, she went on to marry Richard Thurtchley and Harley D. Bland.
Nellie was employed as an accountant of the Department of Agriculture until her retirement in 1982 after 20 years of federal service. She had lived in Clinton, Missouri before moving to Higginsville.
Nellie is survived by two children, Sherri Williams and husband Gale, St. Joseph, Missouri and Jerry E. Coe and wife Margaret, Garden City, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Cremation. A Graveside service and inurnment was held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Grant Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.