Nellie Mae Virginia Gift's Obituary
Nellie Mae Virginia Gift was born on September 15, 1912 in Winlock, Washington to Homer & Pearl (Langford) Hughes.
She died at a Scappoose Adult Foster care home on January 26, 2013 at the age of 100.
Nellie moved a lot and was educated in different areas. She attended college in Portland eventually working at the Oregonian Newspaper. She retired as the credit manager in 1977 after 23 years.
She married Donald Gift on November 19, 1934 in Oregon. He preceded her in death in 1998.
They lived in the St. John’s area of Portland prior to moving to Scappoose in 1941 until present.
Nellie was past president of the Portland Credit Women’s Association. Her interests included gardening, china painting, flowers and family.
Survivors include: 3 Children: Donna Espelien (Arden), Mark & Steve Gift all of Scappoose, OR.; 11 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren: 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. Son: Hugh preceded her in death in 1995.
Viewing & Visitation 9-5 Tuesday at Columbia Funeral Home-St. Helens
Graveside Service & Vault Interment: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Columbia Memorial Gardens-Scappoose
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Heart Association.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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