Nell (Bowers) Fridley

Nell (Bowers) Fridley, beloved wife of Sebert Fridley, was born on April 27, 1931 and died October 16, 2010. She was born in Paint Bank, Virginia and graduated from New Castle High School, New Castle, Virginia and later moved with her husband from the Covington, Virginia area to Hamilton, Ohio. Nell loved her family. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, and was an avid reader. For many years she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the Women’s Guild at Faith Church. She is survived by her husband, Sebert, of nearly 62 years and her children, Glen (Robin) Fridley, Lois (Randall) Watson, James (Rhonda) Fridley, and Sharon (James) Henrichsen. Nell is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Andrew Watson, Robb (Kristin) Watson, Joel Berg, Melissa (Robert) Lineback, Timothy Watson, Phillip Fridley, David Fridley, Dana Henrichsen, Katelyn Fridley, Christopher Fridley, Austin Fridley, and Leah Henrichsen; and four great-grandchildren, Gabriel Lineback, Hannah Lineback, Nathaniel Lineback, and Valerie Watson. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Taylor; brothers Melvin Bowers, Robert J. (Sandy) Bowers, and Roy Bowers; as well as many much loved nephews, and nieces. Nell was preceded in death by her parents, John Herman and Thelma Raeburn Bowers; and brothers John Bowers and Dale Bowers.

Special thanks are extended to Dr. Chetna Mital and her staff for the professional and personal care given to Nell for many years. Also, thanks to all the Westover Retirement Community staff and residents, and to Fort Hamilton Hospital’s many staff members who offered comfort and care to Nell and her family during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Church.

Funeral service will be held at Faith Church, 1877 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Allen Minor, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery, followed by dinner for all at the church.