Nell Wear's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Bells, Tennessee

Nell Wear

November 14, 1938 - January 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Bells, Tennessee

Nell Wear's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Bells, Tennessee

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Nell Wear

November 14, 1938 - January 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Bells, Tennessee

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Nell Wear Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nell Wear of Bells, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nell left this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Otis Shipman and Irlene Shipman; her husband Dennis Wear; her son Roy Wear; and her grandchild Dallas Wear.

She is survived by: her daughter Debbie Murphy; her daughter-in-law Cynthia Wear; her brother Doug Shipman (Janet); her stepsisters, Paula Cunkelman and Pat McDaniel; her grandchildren, Casey Dunavan (Kylie), Ariel Dunavan (Hunter), Dylan Wear and Rachel Sorrows (Austin); and her great grandchildren, Shepherd Dunavan and Asher Sorrows. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

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Ronk Funeral Home



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“In Memory of Nelly Wear. Sister, Cousin, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, and Kindest of Souls. Tom & Lourdes Fullerton El Paso, Texas”


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Bells First United Methodist Church
52 Main St, Bells, TN 38006

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