Nellie Mae Southerlin age 79 of Forest City, NC passed away on December 8th at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Nellie was the daughter of the late William Snipes and Fannie Mae Snipes Reidenauer. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Angela McDowell; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Southerlin; and daughter Tina Roland. Graveside services will be held on December 11th 2021 at 11:00AM at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 29043.