Ms. Patricia Ann Nelms, age 54, passed away on Monday morning, September 26, 2016, at her home in Sumter County. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 29, at Eastside Baptist Church. Deacons of the church will officiate. Born January 11, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Carl B. Nelms, Sr. and Margie Higler Nelms. Ms. Nelms was a Christian woman who loved being outdoors and growing flowers. Survivors include two sons: Robbie Surface (Patti) and Patrick Surface; two daughters: Tammy Sadler and Fran Loggins; three brothers: Carl B. Nelms, Jr. (Mary), Abe Waller, and John Waller (Betty); one sister, Bonnie Buckley (John); and numerous other relatives including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Ms. Patricia Ann Nelms.