Nell Dillard

Nell Holland Dillard, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013, at her residence.She was employed 35 years by Erlanger Hospital and was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mamie Holland; husband, David Dillard; three brothers; and five sisters.Survivors include her daughters, Shawn (Frederick) Custer, Carolyn (William) Sparks and Alonda Holland, all of Chattanooga; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends.The body will lie-in-state after noon today at Taylor Funeral Home.Funeral service will be at noon Friday in the chapel with Pastor Ronald Woods as the eulogist.Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery.