Monday, December 2, 2019 5:14 pm

Lillian Nelms Eason, 72, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2019.

She was born September 4, 1947 in Rocky Mount, daughter of Marvin and Utha Nelms. She was preceded in death by her Father, Marvin Nelms, and Mother Utha Nelms, brothers Ned, Edmond, and Earl Nelms.

She is survived by her sister Debra; children Betty, Amy, and Greg, their spouses Jerry, Joey, and Lisa, eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 530 N Winstead Avenue. Visitors are asked to wear anything with purple or any Duke sports attire. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.