Mary Nell Sauls Nasser

Mary Nell (Sauls) Nasser, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the age of 74.

Mary Nell was born on May 22, 1947 in Maryville, TN. She attended Alcoa High School and created her path in life as an executive assistant after attending South College. Mary loved real country cooking, shopping at Wal-Mart, and planning holiday events and family get togethers. The most important part of her life was always her family. Her generosity and dedication knew no boundaries.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Velma (Parrott) Sauls, her brother, James “Jim Ed” Sauls, and her brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Presley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, George Nasser, her devoted son and daughter-in-law, John and Millie Hubbs; grandsons, Taylor and Zachary; her dedicated sisters, Bennie Presley, Carolyn Orr and husband, David; stepsons, Jason Nasser and wife, Sharon, Jordan Nasser and partner, Jan, Jeff Nasser and family; step-grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan; niece and nephews, Kat, Tommy, Doug and Scott; as well as her cousin, Fred Parrott and wife, Diane; many other relatives, friends, and her extended family of Maryville College students. A special thank you to niece, Katherine Compton, Nurse Practitioner, for her help with Mary.

‘’And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.”

Friends may call at your convenience between 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday, May 31st to sign the guest register. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to take a moment to remember Mary and how she touched your life. Reach out to your loved ones and tell them how much you care - every day, one day at a time.