# Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Mrs. Nellie Bulla Raiford, aged 72, died on 11 Aug 1970 in Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia. She was the wife of Robert B. Raiford and was survived by two sisters and five brothers.

# Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Bulla Raiford were held on 13 Aug 1970 at Black Creek Baptist Church. She was buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley.

# Transcript of the Edited Obituary for Nellie Bulla Raiford

Nellie Norton Bulls

25 December 1897 - 11 August 1970

MRS. NELLIE B. RAIFORD

RAIFORD

Mrs. Nellie Bulla Raiford, 72, died Tuesday, 11 August 1970, the wife of Robert B. Raiford of Ivor.

Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Annie B. Drake and Mrs. Lottie Branch; and five brothers, R.C. Bulls, E.N. Bulls, J.R. Bulls, J.O. Bulls, and C.W. Bulls.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, 13 August 1970, at 2:30 PM in Black Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery in Sedley. The remains rest at Purviance Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Richmond, Virginia  
Richmond Times-Dispatch  
12 August 1970  
Page 18  
Obituary for Nellie Bulla Raiford

Obituary Nellie Norton Bulls Raiford (Aged 72)

IVOR - Mrs. Nellie Bulls Raiford, 72, died Tuesday morning at her home.

A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of Irvin and Mrs. Margaret Pond Bulls and the wife of Robert B. Raiford.

She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Annie B. Drake of Suffolk and Mrs. Lottie Branche of Sedley; and five brothers, Rossie C. Bulls, Eddie N. Bulls, J. Otis Bulls of Sedley, Jasper R. Bulls of Smithfield, and Charlie Bulls of Franklin.

A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM in Black Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Claude L. Galling and the Rev. Cater Marley. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The body will be taken from Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield to the church at 1:30 PM.

Date: 12 August 1970  
Place: Suffolk, Virginia  
Description: Published in The Suffolk News-Herald (Suffolk, Virginia) on 12 August 1970, Page 6  

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25 December 1897 Southampton County, Virginia  
11 August 1970 Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia, USA  

# Vital Statistics Summary

| Name                         | Mrs. Nellie Bulla Raiford                          |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Age                          | 72 years                                           |
| Birth                        | 25 December 1897; Southampton County, Virginia     |
| Death                        | 11 August 1970; Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia |
# Table of Relationships

| Name                          | Relationship                | Place of Residence                 |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Mrs. Nellie Bulla Raiford     | Decedent                    | Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia |
| Robert B. Raiford             | Husband                     | Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia |
| Mrs. Annie B. Drake           | Sister                      | Suffolk, Virginia                  |
| Mrs. Lottie Branch            | Sister                      | Sedley, Virginia                   |
| R.C. Bulls                    | Brother                     | Sedley, Virginia                   |
| E.N. Bulls                    | Brother                     | Sedley, Virginia                   |
| J.R. Bulls                    | Brother                     | Sedley, Virginia                   |
| J.O. Bulls                    | Brother                     | Sedley, Virginia                   |
| C.W. Bulls                    | Brother                     | Franklin, Virginia                 |
| Irvin Bulls                   | Father                      | Unknown                            |
| Mrs. Margaret Pond Bulls      | Mother                      | Unknown                            |
# Publication Details

| Detail                       | Information             |
|------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Publication Date             | 12 August 1970          |
| Published In                 | Richmond Times-Dispatch |
| Page                         | Page 18                 |
# Other Relevant Information

Mrs. Nellie Bulla Raiford was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church and had a strong family connection with her siblings and husband surviving her at the time of her passing.