Nonnie Beatrice Telford, 74 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 11, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lee Dotson and the late Lillian Dotson. She was the wife of John Telford. Surviving are sons, Grover Odom, Jr., Kendrick Odom and Chad Odom, daughter, Melinda Coleman; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Mt Olive Baptist Church located at 2763 Spottswood Memphis, Tennessee 38114. The interment will be in New Park Cemetery, Memphis, TN
Amanda Dotson sent Sacred Garden Spray for Nonnie Beatrice Telford - August 29, 2024
A beautiful soul, always in our hearts. You will be deeply missed. Your love and kindness will forever live on in our memories. ~ Amanda, Curtis and Patti
Abraham Dotson sent Sweet Moments for Nonnie Beatrice Telford - August 23, 2024
You are deeply missed and will always be in our hearts.
Abraham and Linda Dotson Anderson (Andy) Dotson
My prayers and condolences To the loved ones for Nonnie. We were the inseparable 6 at Dobbs House Memphis International Airport. Our group was Memphis Finest for we loved, respected and spent quality moments together at work and at our homes, with our children and other friends, Nonnie was always the shortest but tall in our hearts. She always had the biggest smile and kept us on track. Jr, Ken, Chad and baby girl Melinda, Nonnie will live forever in your hearts and memories and I will never, ever forget my friend!!! God be with each of you; her legacy for we all know that she loved you with her whole heart!!! God she is back to you now; her smile with help brighten heaven above!!! love Tish and family!!!
Bea, you were a loved sister with your knowledge and wisdom. We will miss you but you are always with us. Rest in peace angel. We Love You, Andy, Abraham and Linda Dotson.
Bea thank you so much for how you loved my son Chad Odom Jr. You were the best grandmother ever!Take your rest angel....
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