Nellie Mae Bland

Nellie Mae Bland, age 88 of Nancy, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her residence. Nellie was born on December 18, 1937 in Pulaski County, the daughter of Gethro Henderson and Myrtle Vaughn Henderson. A member of Chesterview Baptist Church, Nellie loved her family, especially the grandchildren… she enjoyed having coffee with her neighbors and driving to visit with her friends.

Nellie is survived by her sons, Kenneth Bland (Sandra) and Roger Gene Bland, both of Nancy; her daughter, Kathy Waters Fikes (Jacob) of Nancy; one brother, Lowell Gene Henderson (Dorothy) of Nancy; and two sisters, Hazel Bellamy of Nancy and Judy Burton (Larry) of Nancy; three grandchildren, Julie Troxell, Donnie Waters and Kenny Bland Jr.; three great grandchildren, Lucas Troxell, Jacob Troxell and Savannah Troxell; extended family members, neighbors and friends who are saddened by her passing.

In addition to her parents, Gethro and Myrtle Henderson; Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Lee Bland who passed on August 26, 2009.

In accordance to her wishes, the family has chosen cremation and inurnment of her cremains will take place at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.