Nell-Ann Plunkett

Nell-Ann Summers Walters Plunkett, wife of 34 years of Benson Plunkett, passed away on September 11, 2015. She was the daughter of Gailey and Virginia Summers of Conyers and the sister of Gayle Summers Gillies Mize of Rancho Sante Fe, CA. Nell-Ann's children and grandchildren are: Bruce Gailey Walters, his wife Prema and his two sons, Jason and Jonathan; Diane Walters Howington and her children, Marcie and John; Judy Walters Azar, her husband Louis and their sons, Christopher Gailey and Timothy. Conyers First United Methodist Church has been the home church for Nell-Ann's family for six generations. Nell-Ann was born December 23rd, 1932. She was valedictorian of Conyers High School in 1949 and graduated from Wesleyan College in 1953. She was President of her student body and was named by Wesleyan to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges. She did graduate work at Columbia University in New York and Emory University in Atlanta. She taught English at Rockdale High School during the 1960's and at Heritage High School in the 1980's. During the 1970's, she taught advanced senior English (Literary Concepts, Advanced Composition and World Literature) at LaGrange High School, where she was Chairman of the English Department and the sponsor of the senior class. In LaGrange, she was named Star Teacher in 1969 and in 1973. In 1977, the LaGrange Annual was dedicated to her. Nell-Ann loved literary fiction and European travel and her students, but most of all she cherished her family and their love for each other. She believed in living life to its fullest and living each day as if it were her last. She lived a life of love and exemplified pure grace. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Conyers First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dave Benson officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prevent Child Abuse Rockdale, 1430 Starcrest Drive, Conyers, GA 30012 or Phoenix Pass Transitional Housing for Women & Children, P.O. Box 1155, Conyers, GA 30012. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.

Nell-Ann Plunkett

December 23, 1932 - September 11, 2015