Nellie Mae Stanforth Obituary
We announce the death of Nellie Mae Stanforth (Cincinnati, Ohio), born in Hazard, Kentucky, who passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 98. Nellie Mae will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nellie Mae Stanforth to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Parris Pinnix and Charles Stanforth; her parents, Will Williston and Elizabeth Williston; and her siblings, Walter Williston, Wade Williston, Jerry Williston, Woodrow Williston, Ann Lea and Jane Brashear.
She is survived by: her children, David Pinnix (Pam), Kevin Stanforth (Liz), Kristen Reeves (Steve), Kraig Stanforth (Karen) and Kyle Stanforth (Lynne); and her grandchildren, Amanda, Derek, Melanie, Rachel, Hannah, Danielle, Jared, Nate, Kaylee, Maddie, Travis, Chanelle, Devon and Peyton. She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home- Springdale (11365 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home (11365 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246). A burial will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at the Reading Cemetery (200 W Columbia Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Nell's honor to the Maple Knoll Village "Good Neighbor Charity Fund," 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246, or through their website Donate Here (https://mapleknoll.org). Please, no flowers.
