Virginia Nelms Colvard

Mrs. Virginia Nelms Colvard, 95, of Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, was taken into the hands of God while sleeping in her home on September 17, 2017.

Born in 1921 to William and Nettie Nelms of Elberton, she married Stewart Brown Colvard in 1940. They later moved to Decatur, Georgia where they raised three sons: Stewart Kirksey Colvard, David Michael Colvard, and Cohen Stacy Colvard.

She is survived by her son Dr. David Michael Colvard M.D., six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Having a lifelong interest in fashion, she worked for many years as a buyer and retailer for Rich’s Department Stores (now part of Macy’s) until her retirement. A longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, she took pride in her civic involvement and charity work including her work as a volunteer at Georgia Baptist Hospital. A guiding light of strength and integrity to her family, her generous nature and loving spirit will be truly missed by all those who had the blessing of knowing her.

Memorial observations will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by religious services at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Berry Funeral Home in Elberton, Georgia with Rev. Tim Adams officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Virginia Nelms Colvard.