Nelle Hallum

Nelle L. Hallum, of North Little Rock, (September 6, 1926 - Aug. 29th, 2007) was a life-loving, giving and happy person who affected all who knew her in a positive way. She leaves a legacy of love to her only child, Carol Hallum Wallace and her husband, Mike who have been the beneficiaries of her generosity, love, friendship and guidance. She also leaves that legacy to her step-grandchildren - Tiffany Huitt (Griff), Michael Wallace Jr. (Audra), and Lauren Ramirez (Joe). Nelle was preceded in death by her parents Effie and Dave Broaddrick, brothers, sisters and other family members, Verna Steward (Bondie), Curtis Broaddrick (Avanelle), Nolus Broaddrick (Lois), Aaron ?Pete? Broaddrick, Lester Broaddrick (Pat) and Louise Aydelott, Janet Broaddrick, Louise (Sis) Cooper and Betty Kusler. She is survived by Carolyn McGohan (Glen), Bud Broaddrick (Dot), Lynn Abascal ( Robert) and David Broaddrick, and many special friends, the Lassieur, Tatum and Masters families, James Smith and Frankie McBride among numerous others.
As a young woman, Nelle aided the World War II effort as a welder in the New Orleans shipyards, worked for several years as a floral designer for Cabot Florist enabling her to continue to enchant her family and friends each Christmas with imaginative table arrangements. Nelle retired from the Department of Finance and Administration for the State of Arkansas as a fiscal specialist, paying the bills of the Governor?s Office and FEMA, among numerous other duties.
Through her faith, kindness to others, love of nature and travel, and devotion to family, Nelle?s life has been a wonderful example of how to live the life God has given us. She will be missed by all she touched, but especially by her family.
Mom, I was the luckiest person on earth to have you for my mother - thanks for showing me the way. I will always love you. Carol

Memorials may be made to the Shepherd Center of N.Little Rock, St. Vincent Senior Health Clinic/Memory Center or Park Hill Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 pm, Friday, August 31 St, with the Funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1st. Both will be at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Interment ? Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online remembrances at www.nlrfh.com.