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Elois Thornton Nicholson

5/22/2019

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​Mrs. Elois Thornton Nicholson, age 87, passed on May 20, 2019 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia. 

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 27, 2019, at Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

A beautiful light has been deemed on Earth but her spirit is glowing in Heaven. Elois Thornton Nicholson was born to the late Henry and Caroline Thornton on February 19, 1932. She was number 10 out of 12 siblings and the last one to depart this Earthly walk.  She was formerly married to the late Charles B. Nicholson. Three children were born from this union.  She taught her children that getting an education was very important. It was not she spoke the words, but she showed them by example.  

Elois was educated in the public schools of Macon County, Macon County Training School.  She received her Bachelor and Master degrees from Tennessee State University. She joined Union Baptist Church but later became a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. Her favorite scriptures were John 14:1-3 and Psalm 23:1-6.

As a teenager, Elois Thornton would travel to New Jersey summer after summer to make and save money for college. Her dream came true when she was able to enroll in Tennessee State University as a freshman. Four years later, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education. Choosing a career in education proved to be very beneficial, not just for her family, but for many families.  Ms. Nick, as she was called by her students, dedicated her lifelong career to education. She educated students and mentored young educators. Ms. Nick also served as an administrator, responsible for school registers, assigning substitute teachers, and single handily monitored and managed the school cafeteria.  She retired after 40 years of successful service to her community. Her career began in Hancock County, but she soon brought her talents back to Macon County. She taught at D.F. Douglass High School for a number of years and was transferred to Macon County High School. She taught thousands of students over her 40 years in education.  Over the years and in current times, many of her former students have expressed their appreciation for her zeal for teaching. So many would thank her for being the firm but loving teacher that she was, expressing they still use what she taught them so many years ago. Many say that had it not been for Ms. Nick, they would have not had the opportunities to work in an office setting. She taught typing and shorthand. Over the years, the manual typewriter that she started with was upgraded to electric typewriters. Before she retired another upgrade was implemented, the computer. She did not care much for the computer because all of the skills such as calculating the center of the paper, was now done automatically with the click of a button. She wanted students to know how to calculate the margins and the center of the paper.

Her children called her “Mama”. Her grandchildren called her “Gram” and “Gram-Gram”. She was the biggest supporter of her children and grandchildren.  She was always so giving, and willing to give more of whatever they needed or what she thought they needed. Mama/Gram will always be remembered as a loving, gentle, generous, and kind spirit. She loved her family:  children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all of her heart. Mama would often say that she did not have anything that was too good for her family, and her children did not have anything that was too good for Mama. She had a great sense of humor and would always be ready to go when a car was being started up. It was funny to listen to her answer her cell phone when her grandkids would call her. She would sometimes say, “What’s up pimp!”

Mama was a diehard sports fan. She knew all of the NFL teams and top players. She knew all of the NBA teams and players. She even knew the colleges they attended.  Her number one basketball team was the Golden State Warriors.  She would not miss a Warriors’ game. 

Gram was preceded in death by eleven siblings: six brothers and five sisters, and one granddaughter, Shelby Jillian Shaw. 

The family’s Matriarch has taken her eternal rest but leaves a legacy of treasured teachings and memories to her loving family: her loving and dedicated children, Charlotte Nicholson, Caroline Nicholson-Carter (Norman), both of Montezuma, Georgia; her son, Robert C. Nicholson of Miramar, Florida; five grandchildren: Michael Shaw (Jennifer) of West Palm Beach, Florida; Trevor Shaw (Denisha) of Byron, Georgia; Cailon Shaw of Lithia Springs, Georgia; Makayla Carter and Vindhya Elois Carter, both of Montezuma, Georgia; four great-grandchildren: Kennedi A. M. Shaw, Noah O. Shaw, Lailah Shaw, and Ariana Shaw; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

26 Comments
Kenneth & Mamie Hudson
5/23/2019 09:03:22 am

Words can't express how I'm feeling, Cousin Nick always taught me with wisdom and knowledge, always complement me with encouraging words, I say to the family take that torch that she's given you and run with it, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, love you,and may God comfort you during this difficult time

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Carolyn Jones-Glover
5/23/2019 09:57:53 am

Mrs. Nicholson was a great Teacher. She had a way of making sure you got what she was teaching. She said what she meant and meant what she said. She was a role model for many who had the opportunity to be touched by her style of teaching. She certainly will be truly missed by many. My sympathies to Charlotte and all the Family. May God give you the strength you need to go through this great loss of the matriarch of your family. Praying for you all!

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Wendy Hannor
5/23/2019 11:49:56 am

My Deepest Condolences goes out to the Nicholson/Thornton Familes..... May God continue to be a Light when there is darkness for your family.....

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RUTHIE TURNER WHITFIELD
5/23/2019 01:03:03 pm

With Deepest Sympathy
Those we Love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
May Mrs. Nick Legacy continue to live through you all .
As I type I can hear say "Get those palms up girl."
So I say to you "Get Your Heads Up Girls and Guys for her spirit is still here. She want us to do our Best as She gets her Rest.
Love Ruthie Turner Whitfield

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Ann Keith
5/23/2019 07:50:08 pm

To the family of E.Nicholson may the family find comfort in the scriptures found at John 5:28,29 it promises that our loved ones will live again. Learn more about the resurrection hope at www.jw.org.

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Thomas Miller
5/24/2019 07:57:17 am

My deepest sympathy to the Nicholson and Thornton family. Mrs. Nicholson influenced so many of us, her former students. Everytime I used first a typewriter and today a computer or phone, I can still hear her typing instructions. To Charlotte, Robert and Caroline, hold on to God's unchanging hand during this time of bereavement.

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bj
5/24/2019 07:59:09 am

I'm sorry very sorry for the passing of your beloved Elois,my sympathy for your family and those whose lives were touch by her.2 Corinthians 1:3,4

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Pamela F.
5/24/2019 10:17:26 am

Dear Family,
Please accept my condolences regarding the loss of your cherished one.
I know the sorrow you feel right now is like a day without sun.
Pain from the death of a loved one causes an agonizing sting.
We can’t concentrate, we’re paralyzed, and we can’t focus on anything.
Seems like all is lost at the thought of never seeing them again.
But, TAKE HEART! God’s Word, the Bible says, this is not the end!
Acts 24:15 notes that there will be a resurrection.
YES! Again—we’ll see those whom we’ve loved and regarded with tender affection!
Revelation 21:4 tells us that death will be no more,
And that we won’t cry or mourn as we’ve done before.
So, my hope is that I’ve encouraged you through my words of condolence.
Please visit JW.org for further reference.

~ Mela Fleurs

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Larry & Patricia Wallace
5/24/2019 01:44:12 pm

Our deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of Ms. Nick. May you find comfort in all the many memories you cherish of her in your heart. May our Lord and Savior give you strength to carry on until you meet again.

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Martha McKenzie
5/24/2019 06:05:03 pm

Heartfelt condolences goes out to the family. May God, be with you in this time of sorrow.
Elaine B. & Martha E. McKenzie and Family

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Joseph Lewis Hicks, Jr.
5/24/2019 06:28:11 pm

One of my many mentors in the Macon County Public Schools System

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Coleman &Betty Solmon
5/25/2019 10:33:51 am

To the Nicholson Family's like to express our deepest condolences to you. Like to leave a Scripture thought that wiil help during this time Isaiah 25:8.

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Ira M.Felder
5/25/2019 07:37:06 pm

We are very sorry for you all lost. Ms.Nicholson taught me typing and I can hear her saying Bump little sister better keep your hands on the key board because when you come back in the morning your key board is going to be covered up. She was a great teacher and she really help all the children that come into her classroom. We don’t have teachers like that know more.I hope you all will treasure what you all had a very caring and spiritual mama. Rest In Peace Mrs. Nick you have earn your crown.

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Helen Journey-Walters link
5/25/2019 08:08:48 pm

I will forever remember the joy of knowing you and being in your presence.. Condolences to the family.


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Jasper Drew,Jr. / Ruby Drew
5/26/2019 08:10:42 am

A true tell it like it is friend we met in Montezuma. God bless you and the family.

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Andy Britt
5/26/2019 08:29:33 am

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss; Mrs. Nicholson was one of those teachers who made a life-long impression. I always appreciated and valued her candor.

To the children, particularly my friends Charlotte and Robert, I would like to share these words I found when my own mother transitioned:
"Une mère ne meurt jamais; elle cesse seulement d'être visible."
[Jean-Hus Konong]
"A mother never dies, she just ceases to be visible."
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

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Paula Worthington link
5/26/2019 06:39:06 pm

You are all in my thoughts and prayers! I am so saddened by the loss of such a wonderful lady, Ms. Nic!! I have such wonderful memories of her and the great example she not only set for her family but for everyone whose life she touched.....so many!!! She is now in the arms of Jesus where we all strive to be!!! I pray God will uplift each of you during this difficult time and in the days to come!!

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Jeannie Brooks Turner
5/26/2019 08:20:09 pm

Ms. Nick was one of my favorite teachers. She was a truly wonderful person and educator.

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Angie Trussell
5/26/2019 10:45:26 pm

Mrs. Nick was a wonderful teacher and person! I loved having her as a teacher! She always made every student feel special!

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Linda Bentley
5/27/2019 06:09:31 pm

Mrs Nick was an outstanding teacher to so many! My sincere condolences to the Nicholson family. May you find comfort in the words at 1 Corinthians 15:26 and John 5:28, 29.

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Glenda Rogers
5/28/2019 01:23:34 pm

may Jehovah sustain the Nicholson family during this time of great loss. Mrs. Nicholson was a fine example for teachers young and old to copy. She knew when to be firm and when to be mild. She wanted her students to learn. Please rest assured that soon all tears of sorrow and death will vanish. Isaiah 33:24 and Rev. 21:1-4 Lenoris&Glenda

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Diane J Busbee
5/28/2019 06:41:09 pm

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Nick. She was one of my most favorite teachers. I will never forget her. She sure did make everyone in her class feel very special.

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Lynn Horn Robbins
5/28/2019 10:40:54 pm

I am so sorry to learn of Miss Nick's passing. She left such a lasting impression on my life.

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Lyntolya C.
6/12/2019 11:40:21 am

My condolences to the family and friends on your loss of your loved one.
May you find hope in seeing your loved one again by means of Jehovah God's future promise that, "There is going to be a resurrection" Acts 24:15

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Friend
6/26/2019 12:26:44 am

Mrs Nick will truly be missed. May you all find comfort in knowing that one day you will see her again. John 5:28:29

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LUCY
7/1/2019 10:45:38 am

I am a former student of her...and I have always admired and appreciated her insight, as a student and a young woman.. Thank You..Mrs. Nicholoson..R.I.P R.I. H.

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