<!-- FH = STEPHENSON NELSON FUNERAL HOME -->HODGE, Nellie Virginia, 92, went to be with the Lord August 18, 2011. She was born in Marlboro County, S.C., to James A. and Martha (Gray) Cox. She retired from Walker Memorial Hospital after 17 years of service and she enjoyed crocheting, attending church and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church and had been a resident of Avon Park since 1956 coming from Marlboro County, S.C. She is survived by her son, and daughter-in-law, J.W. and Nancy Hodge of Avon Park; daughter, Martha Lois Miners of Avon Park; nine grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edward Hodge; and a grandson, Timmy Hodge. Visitation will take place 10-11 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2011, at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, with a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m., and with the Rev. George Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park stephensonnelsonfh.com