Nellie "Clara" Williamson's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2025 in Sylva, North Carolina

Nellie "Clara" Williamson

September 26, 1942 - August 21, 2025 (82 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

Nellie "Clara" Williamson's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2025 in Sylva, North Carolina

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Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium

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Nellie "Clara" Williamson

September 26, 1942 - August 21, 2025 (82 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

Nellie Williamson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Nellie Williamson of Sylva, North Carolina, who passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nellie Williamson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Franks and Viola Pressley Franks; and her husband Ray Edward Williamson. She is survived by: her children, Jan Staffelbach (Steven), Donna Browning (Chris Sanders) and Paul Funderburk (Heidi); her grandchildren, Shanna Gilmer (Robert), Stephanie Stoneburner (Dan), Phoebe Funderburk and Ollie Funderburk; her great grandchildren, Alexander Rose, Andrew Gilmer, Addalynn Stoneburner and Austin Stoneburner; and her brother Clyde Franks.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium



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Aug 23

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Appalachian Funeral Services
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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Aug 24

Funeral service

Zion Hill Baptist Church
165 Zion Hill Church Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

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