Nelda Joy Brafford

Nelda Joy Brafford entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was surrounded by her family. Funeral services for Nelda will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home in Cannon County, Tennessee.

Nelda was born on January 30, 1936, in Woodbury, Tennessee and was raised on her parent's farm alongside of her twin sister, Melba.

Nelda graduated from Woodbury High School in 1953 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State College and a master's degree from Peabody College in Nashville. After graduation, she began her teaching career in Shelbyville, Tennessee just prior to moving to Florida in 1958.

Throughout her career, she taught elementary school, music, and adult education. Nelda retired from teaching after 33 years. She was an educator, wife, devoted mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Church of Christ, an avid gardener, and had a love for music. She sang opera in college, taught violin to her elementary students, and was an accomplished pianist. She cherished her family, friends, and faith.

Nelda will be remembered by her sister, Melba Plonk; her five children, Genie, Margaret, Joy, Gerrilyn, and Claudia; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with burial at Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation with her family will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Thursday.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences or memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net