FLEMINGSBURG | Nellie G. Skaggs Fearin, 79, of Flemingsburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

She was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Morgan County, to the late Leander and Mandy Skaggs.

Nellie, better known as “Gran,' was a passionate lifelong cook, her life was built around being a mother, grandmother and caretaker to all whom she knew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.T. Fearin.

Survivors include her children, Larry (Wanda Carpenter) Fearin of Flemingsburg, Sue (Russell) Holt of Beechburg, Tommy Fearin of Wallingford, and Steve (Victoria Cannon) Fearin of Beechburg; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ferguson of Crockett, Faye (Ford) Estep of Fairborn, Ohio, and Jake (Barb) Skaggs of Beechburg; and best friend since grade school, Willene Harner.

She was preceded in death by grandson, Joshua Fearin; and seven brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb.1, 2013, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Pastor Clint Strickland and Pastor Herbie Stallard officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope in memory of Mrs. Fearin.