Kellie Maureen Hughes Nelson (Creech)

Kellie Maureen Hughes Nelson (Creech), 52, passed away peacefully on December 27, following a year-and-a-half battle with cancer, while holding her husband’s hand.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Kellie later planted her roots in West Virginia. She was a devoted believer in Jesus Christ, whose faith never wavered—even through her courageous battle with cancer.

Kellie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Golda Creech.

She is survived by her loving husband, James Nelson; her mother, Linda Creech of Centerville, Ohio; her daughter, Amber Creech (Doug); her sons, Damian Bettenger (Tisha) and Codey Bettenger (Bryley); her eleven grandchildren; her sister, Jennie Creech; her nieces, Amanda and Star; her nephew, Shane; many aunts and uncles and her best friend Jessica Hughes.

Services will be held 11 am Thursday January 8th at McClure-Scahfer-Lankford Funeral Home, with visitation from 9am to 11 am. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

A special message to her children: Kellie loved you deeply and was truly happy and blessed to see the adults you have become. She was incredibly proud of you—never doubt for a single moment that you were anything less than cherished.