Nellie Joyce Choate Rankhorn's Obituary
Nellie Joyce Choate Rankhorn age 85 of Holenwald, TN passed away August 23, 2025.
She was born October 29, 1939 in Springfield, TN to the late Woodrow and Fairy Brown Choate.
Along with her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by son, Michael Nelson Rankhorn and daughter, Lisa Rankhorn Higgins; granddaughter, Amanda Lisa Higgins; brother, Paul Randal Choate.
Nellie is survived by daughters, Debbie (Randy) Knight and Christian (Mike) Smith; grandchildren, Griffin and Spenser Knight; step-son, Brian Rankhorn; brother, Wayne (Kathy) Choate; nieces, Laura and Carrie Choate.
Nellie completed North High School. She retired from Memorial Hospital as a nurse technician.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home, 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216. 615-865-1101. https://www.springhillfh.com
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