Waters Funeral Home, Inc. | Franklin, TN

Obituary For Johnnie Elizabeth Nevils

Johnnie Elizabeth Nevils passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 66. She was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee to the parents of John Akins and Frances Osborne.

Those left behind to cherish her memories; husband, Don H. Nevils; sons, Don Lamont Nevils; grandson, Donovan Lamont Nevils; sisters, Ann (Johnny) Mathews, Dorothy Akins, Dora (Larry) Jordan and Judith Akins; brothers, John (Vivian) Akins and Thomas (Deborah) Akins; sister-in-law, Linda Ann Head; brother-in-law, Dalton Nevils; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

*** Due to COVID-19 there is a limit of how many people can enter the chapel at a time but everyone will be allowed to flow in to view as well as speak to the family and flow back out to allow others the same opportunity. In order to enter the funeral home for viewing you MUST have on a mask per new regulation for the funeral home. You are responsible for supplying your own masks as well ***

Mrs. Nevils will lie in state on, Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 2 until 5 at the funeral home.

Graveside Service, Monday, March 15, 2021 at 12 Noon at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mt. Hope Street, Franklin, Tennessee. Pastor Maurice Johnson, officiating.

Guest Book

Liz, you were my big sister Kitty's best friend. After she passed, you and your family took care of our dad, James Biggers until he passed. You and your family adopted me as a little sister and visited me in California and at your home. I will be forever grateful for being my sister. I wish you were still here. I miss you my dear so much. Never met anyone like you in life. Rest in Heaven Love Martha.

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Don I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray Gods blessings on you and your entire family. Cassandra Williams Pillow

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Liz I love you so much. You always kept that smile on your face. You gave and offered your time to every one. You were there for us when we needed you. I miss you already! You will forever be my cousin and my sister. Ann, Dorothea, Dora, Judy, Thomas, and John. I love yall. Stay strong! RIH Liz!! 💜💜💜

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I love you auntie. Even though I didn't see you often you knew my heart. I will hold on to all of your kind words, knowledge, and wisdom that you shared with me over the years. Your niece(Shenita)😘

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I love you auntie. Even though I didn't see you often you knew my heart. I will hold on to all of your kind words, knowledge, and wisdom that you shared with me over the years. I love you always!

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Your Beautiful soul will truly be missed. I always seen you with a big smile that I'll never forget. -Cresha

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Don,Lamont and Donavan we are deeply saddened about the death of Liz. May God Bless the Nevils and Atkin Family during this time and always_____The Gosey Family

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Liz,you were a little sister to my Auntee Corrine. You embraced me as family as well.Your shining spirit/smile will be missed. Praying for Don,Lamont,Donovan & entire family in this great loss. Enjoy JESUS Liz...ENJOY! Jennifer Starnes

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I love you so much. My best friend and sister. Who will I tell everything to now. I talked to God ...I told him I really needed you. Now you're gone. Man this will take a while to process still.I miss you so much your sister Dorothea♥️

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Don, Lamont & family! I am so sorry for the loss of your wife & mother😢. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers during this time of bereavement🙏🏾🙏🏾. You have my deepest condolences 💕. RIP Liz. Laletta Davis

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Liz, you will truly be missed by all. You were a ray of sunshine whenever I saw you and always treated me kind. I still have the dress you gave me when we visited your home years ago. Heaven gained an angel! Praying strength for the entire family. Cheryl Smith Osborne.

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On behalf of Emily, Quentin, Jamarkis and Deonte Britton we send our condolences to Don, Monte and baby boy. Mrs. Liz was a beautiful flower God picked from his 🌹 garden to be with him. She will truly be missed by so many. 💕 ❤ 💕 🙏

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To The NEVILS Families Very Sorry For Your Loss,May God Be With You. From James(Alice Hughes)Harlan

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Words can't express the void I'm feeling right now. Liz you were one of a kind I will cherish all the talks we had and the fun we had when we were together. You were not just a sister n law to me you were a big sister. I will truly miss you but you will always have a special spot in my heart!!! I love you Liz❤ Vivan Akins

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I met Liz through her brother John who dated my sister for several years. When we moved to Franklin I was able to get to know her more. She was one in a million. A friendly spirit with an ambitious attitude, Liz lit up the room with her presence. I appreciate the opportunity to have met her. Sending our prayers and condolences to the Akins and Nevils families especially Don, Lamont, and Donavan. Also to John and his sons (my "nephews"). So sorry for your loss. - Marnice Crawford Smith "Boo"

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I have no words to properly describe how much you all are grieving at this moment. Just keep trusting on God's word that He will never leave or forsake you. Stay strong as a family like you know Liz would have wanted. Praying for you all and praying for strength. Margaret (PeeWee) Nevils

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Sister-n-law you was a part of my family for a long time. You will be dearly missed. I will never forget your big smile and all the memories. Love you always. RIP. Ann

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I love you auntie and will always love you gone to soon.your niece Nakisha Wilson

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