Nellie May Golder

August 27, 1933 ~ May 29, 2020
Nellie May Golder, 86, of Peoria, IL and formerly of Bradford, IL passed away at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home on Friday, May 29, 2020.
She was born in Crothersville, Indiana on August 27, 1933 to Harry H. Hopper and Mabel R. Hopper.
She married Francis Golder at the Methodist parsonage in Bradford, IL on December 17, 1953. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2015. She spent her married life in Bradford.
Surviving are her daughter, Rose M. Walker, of Peoria; her grandson, William D. (Lacey) Walker of Bradford; 2 step-great-grandsons; 3 nieces: Sheila Sapetti of Goodlettsville, TN, Sherrie (Roy) Johnson of Princeton, IL, and Linda (Larry) Nelson of Princeton, IL; one nephew, Charles (Kathy) Dorff of Summerfield, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and their spouses, her parental in laws, her brother-in law and his wife.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
We want to send our condolences to you Rose, and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. I will always remember you as the little girl I prayed with In Bible School and also think of the part our family had in your wedding. God Bless !!!
I had the privilege of taking care of Nellie at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Il. Nellie had a kind soul and touched my heart â™¥ï¸ My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Nellie will always hold a special place in my heart ♥ï¸