Nellie Jean Tantlinger Obituary
The family of Nellie Jean Tantlinger (Rutherfordton, North Carolina) announces her passing on June 8, 2026. Nellie, born on May 1, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Nellie for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Nellie’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fernard Calbert and Dorothy Sutton Calbert; her husband Bucky Tantlinger; and her daughters, Bonnie Cramer and Deana Moen.
She is survived by: her children, Dorothy McKinstry (Brett Justice), James Nesbit, Jr. (Lynn), Gloria Nesbit and Valerie Herbst; and her caregivers, Ronda and Caesar Schneider.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336 Forest City NC 28043.
