Nellie Grace Welch Brewer

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Nellie Grace Welch Brewer, 90, of Bennett passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Chatham Hospital.

The funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst, Pastor Edwin Moore, and John Phillips presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Nellie was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1931, to Joe and Ada Scott Welch. She was a member of Bennett Baptist Church, where she served as the church treasurer for 43 years, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Nellie worked in textiles and sold Hazel Keller cosmetics. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bunn Brewer; eight brothers, Leon, Lester, Frank, Porter, Henry, Howard, Nuby and Ted.

She is survived by children, Iris B. Humble of Franklinville, Cheryl Brewer, Bill Brewer and Bunnie Brewer, all of Bennett; and two grandsons.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Chatham County Council on Aging, 112 Village Lake Rd., Siler City, N.C. 27344 or Bennett Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 91, Bennett, N.C. 27208.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com .

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Brewer family.