Nelma Ginn Mason, 87, of Tollesboro, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the home of her son.
She was born February 28, 1932, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Wilma Spence Ginn.
Nelma was a member of Hickory Grove Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping and spending time with her family.
Nelma is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Shari Mason of Tollesboro; two daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Bruce Funk of May’s Lick, and Vanessa and Clark Shoemaker of Maysville; one brother, Dennis Ginn of Maysville; one sister, Charolette Spangler of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, George Willard Mason; one son, Clayton Mason; two grandchildren, Jason Shoemaker and Cassidy Henderson; three brothers; and three sisters.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Bro. Charles Emmons and Bro. David Hickerson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.
Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019, and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Pallbearers will be Clark Shoemaker, Tyler Ginn, Kenny Flack, Derrick Pollitt, Danny Goodwin and Steven Mason.
