Nellie Taylor (Welcher) Fridley, 98, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Fishersville, Virginia.

Mrs. Fridley was born in Craigsville, Virginia on June 11, 1927, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Welcher and Thelma Virginia (King) Welcher.

Nellie's life was marked by the deep bonds she formed with her family and will be remembered for her faith, strength, kindness, and beauty.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fridley was preceded in death by her husband, Conley Marvin Fridley; a daughter, Shirley Stokes Clark; two grandsons, Carl Ernest Whitlock, Jr. and Boyd Thomas Lambert, Jr.; a brother, Cecil Welcher; and two sisters, Lorraine Thornton and Lula Virginia "Toots" Shifflette.

Mrs. Fridley is survived by five daughters, Brenda Johnson, Barbara Whitlock and her husband, Carl, Wanda Botkin and her husband, Lorne, Judy Clifton and her husband, Ricky, and Darlene Curry and her husband, Gary. Her legacy extends to her thirteen grandchildren, Michele, Teresa, Joy, Lisa, Christopher, Dwayne, Jimmy, Tausha, Jason, Nick, and Ricky; seventeen great-grandchildren; and twenty-seven great-great-grandchildren who will carry forward her nurturing spirit. Nellie is also survived by three sisters, Juanita Wilcher, Elsie Robertson, and Jane Cale.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at grandson, Jimmy's home at 514 Ritchie Boulevard in Staunton.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry Strickler.

Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memory Gardens.

Active pallbearers will be Ricky Clifton, Ricky Clifton II, Tommy Whitlock, Bill Reynolds, Michael Grimes, and Boyd Lambert.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff at Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah and AHC for the extraordinary care provided during her final days. A heartfelt thank you to Ray Kimbal, Michael Grimes, and Susan Rovey at Kings Daughters Nursing and Rehab for going above and beyond in their care and compassion. Your kindness, patience, and unwavering support brought comfort not only to her, but to all of us during such a difficult time. Your presence made a lasting impact, and we are forever grateful.

We are also deeply touched by the outpouring of love from so many—thank you for the calls, messages, prayers, and every thoughtful gesture. Your support has meant more than words can express.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net