Mrs. Nellie Sue Baccus Lenahan, age 77, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Lenahan was born in Winfield, Alabama on February 4, 1947 to Lander and Edna Atkins Baccus before moving to Chicago, Illinois in the 8th grade. Nellie was a 1965 graduate of Steinmetz High School. She was employed as a dental assistant in Chicago until her return to Alabama in 1969. After returning to Alabama Nellie was employed with Sears Service Center in Winfield and later with Perry Kelly in Fayette selling appliances and parts. She also did the bookkeeping for her husband’s trucking company and cared for her parents after the decline of her health. Nellie became a homemaker after the birth of her son and was very active in his school’s PTA and served as den mother for his Cub Scout troop. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, antiquing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lenahan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jerry Lenahan, son, Jeff Lenahan (Shrea), grandchildren, Jonathan Lenahan, Daniel Lenahan, Makaylee Carr (Matt), and Marlee Robins (Daniel), great grandchildren, Mattie Jo Carr, Harvey Robins, and Delia Ann Robins, sister, Annie Cartwright (Ken), and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lenahan was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Raymond, Bobby, and Leroy Baccus.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenahan will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Lenahan family.
