Nell M. Eggleston's Obituary
Nell M. Eggleston, 104 years old, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 18, 2016. Nell was born to the late; Caio Festa and Gertrude Annecca Festa. Nell married Lyle Eggleston at the age of 47 and they spent the next 44 years together serving as missionaries in South America. They moved to Bradenton, FL in 1985 to Bradenton Missionary Village. Nell was a writer and wrote a missionary drama based on the life and everyday duties of mission work. The drama was performed around Manatee County. From the age of 91-99, Nell taught a lady's Spanish Bible class, writing and translating it from English to Spanish and using the computer fluently, to do so.
Nell is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings and her husband, Lyle Eggleston.
A funeral service will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church, Bradenton on 9th Avenue W. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am on August 27, 2016 at Skyway Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Skyway Memorial Funeral Home, Palmetto, FL. Online condolences can be made at www.skywaymemorial.com
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