Nellie May Bobbitt, 90, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1934, in Decker Chapel, Indiana, the daughter of Cyril and Lottie (Carson) Williams. She married Reverend Marlin Bobbitt, who preceded her in death on April 28, 1975.

Nellie was of Christian faith and a member of Union Mission Congregational Church. She enjoyed watching sports and was a dedicated Indiana Hoosier and St. Louis Cardinal Fan. She enjoyed riding around on country roads. Nellie was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, whose presence will be dearly missed.

Nellie leaves behind her children, Marlin (Judy) Bobbitt, Rick (Linda) Bobbitt, Tim (Brenda) Bobbitt, Dan (Sherry) Bobbitt, Marla (Marcus) Wormack, and Kelly Swanson; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; brother, Nick Williams; sisters, Carmi Howder, Sherry Hedge; several loved nieces and nephews.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; twin sister, Stella Fay, and fourteen more siblings.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday January 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Maumee Cemetery in Johnson, Indiana, with Minister Vickie Winter officiating. Nellie will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nellie’s memory to Union Mission Congregational Church. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Nellie’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Bobbitt family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com