Nellie V. Brasure, age 96, of Dagsboro, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Ocean Grove Post Acute Care in Millsboro, DE.

Nellie was born in Roxana, DE, on September 16, 1930, daughter of the late Ernest James Evans and Roxie Mae (McCabe) Evans. She was a graduate of Selbyville High School.

Nellie devoted over 30 years of service to the Brandywine School District in Wilmington, DE, retiring as the cafeteria manager at Concord High School. She took great pride in her home and enjoyed keeping everything neat and tidy. Above all, Nellie treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren, who brought her much happiness.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Brasure, and her seven siblings, Martha McCabe, Lulu Daisey, James Evans, Pearl McCabe, Maude Savage, Ollie Tharp and Rebecca Moore.

Nellie is survived by her two children, Wayne Brasure of Wilmington, DE, and Diane Huber of Dagsboro, DE; a brother, Clinton Evans of Roxana, DE; three grandchildren, Christine Stevens and her husband, Patrick, of Greensboro, NC, Dennis Huber and his wife, Kristin, of Dagsboro, DE, and Jaclyn Brasure; five great-grandchildren, Emma Stevens, Evelyn Stevens, Dawson Huber, Karrington Huber and Kendrick Huber; her caregiver, Kristin Husbands and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 10 AM to 11 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945, where a funeral service will begin at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Dagsboro Redmen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Nellie's name to VITAS Hospice, 30265 Commerce Drive, Suite 202, Millsboro, DE 19966.