Nelle DeLoach Elam's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Collierville, Tennessee

Nelle DeLoach Elam

September 5, 1933 - September 21, 2025 (92 years old)

Collierville, Tennessee

Nelle DeLoach Elam's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Collierville, Tennessee

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Welch Funeral Home

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Nelle DeLoach Elam

September 5, 1933 - September 21, 2025 (92 years old)

Collierville, Tennessee

Nelle DeLoach Elam Obituary

In loving memory of Nelle DeLoach Elam in Collierville, Tennessee, who departed this world on September 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Nelle leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelle DeLoach Elam to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Warren Elam; her son William Franklin Elam; and her grandson Eric Michael Rowland. She is survived by: her daughters, Lisa Elam Kenny (Chris) and Leslie Elam Graves (Frank); her grandchildren, Chris Elam (Courtney), Kyle Elam (MaryEsther), Brad Rowland (Amy), Daniel Graves (Sarah), Elizabeth Graves and Sarah Graves Chambliss (Matthew); her great grandchildren, Connor Elam, Ethan Elam, Wyatt Elam, Mackenzie Murphy, Cole Elam, Tyler Rowland, Audrey Rowland, Collin Rowland, Sam Graves, Abby Graves, Ellie Graves and Mary Chambliss; Zach Rowland and Rose Sebba Rowland.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the William W. and Nelle D. Elam Scholarship at MSU or your favorite non-profit organization.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Welch Funeral Home



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First United Methodist Church
200 W Lampkin St, Starkville, MS 39759

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Oct 18

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First United Methodist Church
200 W Lampkin St, Starkville, MS 39759

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