Mary Lorraine "Pinky" Nelson

February 1, 1948 - November 15, 2020

Please follow this link to view a live stream of Pinky's funeral service: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160573020286282 Mary Lorraine Nelson “Pinky” age 72 of Jonesborough, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Mary “Pinky” loved her family and her dogs as family. She was a hard worker and enjoyed vacating at the beach with her mother and sister, whom she also called her best friends. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband of 30 years, Danny “Cotton” Nelson, two sons, Bobby Huff and Michael Huff (Rhonda), one daughter, Barbie Cline, her mother, Viola Smith age 92, one brother, Chet Smith, one sister, Cindy Reed (Roy), four grandchildren, Alyssa, Makenzie, Kloe, and Dominque, four fur babies, Rebel, Emmie, Peaches and Rosie, several nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, Patsy Smith and Marie Smith. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Franklin Smith Sr., her two brothers, Lawrence Franklin Smith, Jr. and Robert Smith “Bobby”, grandparents, Lulabelle Smith, Chester and Mary Black, and two fur babies, Rosie and Bobo. The family of Mrs. Nelson will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City. Immediately following the visitation, at 11:00 A.M., there will be a funeral services officiated by Rev. Roy Reed. A committal service will be held directly after the service in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Willie Fisher, Kevin Fisher, Jacob Phillips, Bobby Ward, Michael Nelson and Steve Smith will serve as pallbearers. Her sons Bobby Huff and Michael Huff will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Nelson Family. This obituary was lovingly written by the Nelson Family.