of Conway, AR

May 31, 1927 - April 30, 2022

Nelda Nichols, 94, of Conway, AR, passed away in the early morning hours of April 30, 2022, just shy of her 95th birthday. Nelda was born to Floyd Denton and Ida Mae (Langston) Denton May 31, 1927, near the Shady Grove settlement of Faulkner County.

Nelda moved with her husband, Charles Nichols to Conway in the early 40's before Charles went to war. She stayed in the home she made with Charles for the rest of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles of 50 years; son, Larry Nichols; and grandson, Chris Nichols. She is survived by her son, Charles Nichols (Pam) of Marietta, Georgia; daughter, Debra Clemons (David) of Conway, Arkansas; daughter-in-Law, Kerry Nichols and family of Conway; grandchildren, Scott Nichols (Tanya), Beth Post (Josh); great grandchildren, Spencer, Catherine, and Sophie Nichols as well as Reece and Finley Post.

Nelda led a colorful and full life, starting out in the fields of Shady Grove. Nelda was an early athlete and enjoyed basketball in high school. After her marriage and move to Conway in the 40's she raised 3 children and worked a variety of jobs, including being the proprietor of Nelda's Cafe. Later she worked at International Shoe Factory and then went on to later become a supervisor at Conway Mills for over 15 years where she had many friends on the night shift. Nelda was a member of Life Song Church.

She will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 1:00PM, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with funeral services to follow at 2:00PM.

Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Greenbrier, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com