Barbara J. Nelms

Barbara J. Olinger Nelms, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with her Heavenly Father early on Monday, December 14, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. Barbara was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church. She was a loving homemaker, a wonderful wife, and mother. Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, Ina Gaynell Harrell Olinger. Survivors include her loving husband, Ralph Nelms; beloved sons, Corey Nelms and Dylan Nelms; father, William H. Olinger; special sister, Teresa Olinger Clark and husband John; three brothers and one additional sister; best friend, Jackie Whittemore and family along with her church family, her special caregivers, and the Elliott family. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Crossroads United Methodist Chuch. A funeral service will be conducted at 7pm with Rev. Randy Lantz, officiating. Music will be provided by Corey and Dylan Nelms , along with the Crossroads Praise Band. A graveside service will be held 11 am Thursday, December 17, 2015 at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 200 Bays Cove, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660. Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport is serving the Nelms family.