Elvera Nealy, 88, of Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at her home. She was born in Hopkinsville on Friday, Dec. 10, 1937, the daughter of the late John Hiram Naylor and the late Dennie Mae Jones Naylor. She was the wife of the late Elmer Nealy.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, yard work, working in tobacco, and reading her Bible. She also spent her time playing games and cards with her family. Elvera was a dedicated member of New Ebenezer Baptist Church for several years before attending Glorybound Church in Gordonsville.
Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn (Bruce) Nealy of Louisville; her granddaughters, Amanda (Anthony) Stokes and Natalie (Anthony) Jessup, all of Lewisburg; her great-grandsons, Hunter Jessup, Judson Jessup and Christian Stokes, all of Lewisburg; her sister, Loretta Powell of Hopkinsville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Elvera deeply loved her family, and found joy in caring for babies, children, and the elderly.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Brenda Nealy and Barbara Christian, and her great-grandson, Eli Jessup.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, at Price Funeral Home, Inc., located at 252 E. Green St., Lewisburg, with Bro. Johnny Fuller officiating. Interment will be in Pea Ridge Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
stjude.org
Hosparus Health
101 Riverwood Ave. Ste B
Bowling Green, KY 42103
hosparushealth.org