NELLIE COSTNER
Lawndale - Nellie Covington Costner, born December 1, 1933, to the late John Guy Covington and Lucy Wilson Covington passed away August 19, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System, Cleveland.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Jacob Costner; and sister, Edith Munn of San Antonia, TX.
She is survived by her four children, Jill Costner of Shelby, Jeanna Costner of Denver, Ken Costner (Karen) of Lawndale, and Kevin Costner (Lisa) of Mt. Holly; seven grandchildren, Kim Trabucco (Desi), Justin Allison (Kim), Josh Allison, Dayne Costner, Kendra Martin (Alex), Brandon Costner (Haley) and Brett Holland; eight great grandchildren, Giuliana and Vito Trabucco, Taylor, Joshua, and Isla Allison; Riana Allison, Bryson Martin and Cason Lee.
She worked alongside her husband for 33 years as an independent grocer and worked as a nurse. Nellie also enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her Lake Norman home, square dancing and playing rook. She was also a charter member of Christian Fellowship Church.
Mawmaw was selfless. She was always a positive influence, nonjudgmental, and accepting of everyone. She was the best mawmaw we could ever ask for.
Nellie will always be remembered for loving her family, grandchildren, and the Lord.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com
The memorial services will be held on Thursday at 3:00 PM at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Justin Allison and Lloyd Hunt officiating.
Memorials may be made to Christian Fellowship Church, PO Box 303, Lawndale, NC 28090, or to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston.
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