Mrs. Humphries was born February 18, 1934, to Bess and Eva Sue Kinard McKay. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Louisville; and she was a retired secretary.
Nell is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ted Humphries of Harrison, Tennessee; her daughter, Kathy Ward Howell of Munford, Alabama; her son, Alan Ward and wife, Angela, of Harrison, Tennessee; and her sister, Marie Prisock of Brandon, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was her three grandchildren: Marti Clotfelter and husband, David; Brian Cummings; and Allie Ward. Also left to mourn her passing is four great-grandchildren: Michael Davis, Morgan Davis, Amber Davis, and Destiny Davis; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Ward; her parents; one sister, Annie Bess Todd; and three brothers, Leon “Mac” McKay; O. D. McKay; and Howard McKay.
Serving as pallbearers will be James Humphries, Todd Johnson and William Johnson.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
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