Nellie M. Cultice

Nellie M. Cultice, 73, of Pitchin, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 15, 2017. She was born March 21, 1944, in South Charleston, Ohio, the daughter of Donald E. and Rita O. Hines. She was employed as a school bus driver for forty-one years, serving Springfield City Schools, Southeastern Local School District, and Head Start. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Roger Cultice; two daughters, Krystal Hollenbeck of Springfield, Ohio, and Julie Neaveill of Eldorado, Ohio; mother, Rita Hines of South Charleston, Ohio; sister, Barbara Pollock (Joe) of Trenton, Ohio; brother, Ken Hines (Lois) of Berea, Ohio; brother, Tim Hines (Michele) of South Charleston, Ohio; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Donald Hines, infant brother Stephen Hines, her son Tony Cultice, her grandson Jacob Hollenbeck, great-granddaughter Brooklyn Dawn and her sister Cynthia Hines Barrett. Nellie was loved deeply by her family, friends and anyone who knew her. Her sense of humor and feisty spirit will forever be remembered. Nellie never knew a stranger and had a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, July 19, from 4-8 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME in Springfield, Ohio. The funeral will be held Thursday, July 20, at 11:00 AM. in the Memorial Home with Rev. Orbie Estep officiating. Interment will follow in Garlough Cemetery, Pitchin, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 427 S. Hubert Ave, Springfield, Ohio, 45505 or to the Green Township EMS, c/o Nichole Smith - Township Clerk, 4163 E. Pitchin Rd, Springfield, OH 45502. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.