Posted by: Sharon Ingle
Ova Elvira (Baggs) Nunnelee
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Ova Elvira Nunnelee entered this world on May 25, 1904. Born in
Potter, Arkansas, Ova was the oldest of nine children born to James
Alec and Lacy Jane Baggs.
She passed from this life on February 8,
2013 in Silver City, New Mexico, at the age of 108.
Ova told of how her family moved to a farm when she was around 7
years old. She recalled her childhood with fond memories. Ova
remained at home helping her father with the farm until the age of
20. In 1924, Ova and Jonathan “Dewey” Nunnelee married, and so began
the next stage of a long and happy life.
Ova and Dewey moved to New Mexico in 1942, staying until 1960, when
the couple moved back to Antlers. After Dewey retired, they remained
in Antlers until his passing in 1987. At the time of his death, they
had been married for 63 years.
Ova kept her own home until she moved to Silver City, New Mexico to
be with her daughter Juanita and son-in-law Gene in 2002, where she
remained until her passing. When asked what she hoped to be
remembered for, her response was, “Well, I hope I’ll be remembered
as a nice, good lady!”
Ova was preceded in death by her husband: Jonathan “Dewey” Nunnelee;
son: Warren Edmond Nunnelee; parents: James & Lacy Baggs; 3 babies;
and 8 siblings.
She is survived by her daughters: Sybil Lorene Napleton of San
Diego, California, Juanita Trimble & husband Gene of Silver City,
New Mexico, and Lorieta Faye Buchanan of Hobbs, New Mexico; sons:
J.D. Nunnelee & wife Berna Rae of Elk City, Oklahoma, and Lawrence
Nunnelee & wife Pat of Silver City, New Mexico; 27 grandchildren; 37
great-grandchildren; 37 great-great grandchildren; and 1
great-great-great grandchild.
Funeral Services: 10:00 AM ~ Friday, February 15, 2013 ~ Mills &
Coffey Chapel
Officiating: Reverend Bill Haddox
Music: "I'm Ready To Go" ~ "In The Garden"
Pallbearers: John Buchanan ~ Todd Buchanan ~ Mike Alexander ~ Danny
Nodal ~ Brian Perry ~ Myron Moss
Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Buchanan ~ Bob Buchanan ~ Rob Tanner
Interment: Antlers City Cemetery ~ Antlers, Oklahoma