Nellie Mason Gregory, 76, of Stanley, NC, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Lela Harkins Mason. In addition she was preceded in death by a brother, George Mason. She attended Sandy Ford Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Harold Gregory; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at Cowee Baptist Church. Rev. Wiley Gibson and Rev. Johnny Norris will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, August 18, at Macon Funeral Home.

Nephews will serve as Pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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