Nellie Faye (Duncan) Baxter

Nellie Faye Duncan Baxter, longtime resident of Englewood, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was a member of Englewood Church of God for over 48 years. Nellie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  

She was preceded in death by her parents: Ollie and Evelene Bivens Duncan, her husband of 62 years: Charles Edward “Eddie” Baxter, and two brothers: Henry Duncan and Ralph Duncan.

Nellie is survived by her daughters: Charlotte Oliver (Jason) and Shelia Baxter Willis, sons: Buford Baxter and Zendall Baxter (Melanie), three sisters: Flora Cook (B.J.), Gerelean “Gerri” Presley, and Josephine Carroll (Tom), her brothers: Roscoe Duncan (Katie), Roger Duncan (Alice), Marvin Duncan (Jane), and Kenneth Duncan (Connie), 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Englewood Church of God. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the church with Pastor Scott Cardin officiating. Interment services will follow at Hampton Cemetery in Englewood.

Nellie’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the funeral service or burial, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nellie Faye Duncan Baxter.