Nellie Hosp

Nellie Ann Hosp, 96, of Jackson passed away on September 27, 2024 at the Villas of Jackson Assisted Living Facility.

She was born on August 27, 1928 in Callaway County Missouri to Samuel Richard Smart and Julia Ann Glennen Smart.

After graduating high school she moved to Jefferson City, Mo where she worked for the Department of Education.  While living in Jefferson City she met Howard J. Hosp who was a recent World War II veteran attending the University of Missouri-Columbia on the GI Bill.  They fell in love and were married on September 15, 1953.  They moved to St. Louis and raised one child (Ken Hosp) who was born in 1958.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Samuel Smart and Richard Smart.  Her husband, Howard, passed away in 2005 after 52 years of marriage. An inseparable pairing, Howard and Nellie enjoyed stamp collecting and genealogy. Howard and Nellie spent their marriage living in Overland, Mo. After Howard’s passing, Nellie relocated to Jackson, Mo in 2007. She lived independently until 2021, and spent the last 3 years thoroughly enjoying living at the Villas. There, she participated in many of the daily activities, enjoying the courtyard and bird watching, listening to the musical entertainment, and never turned down an opportunity to play BINGO. While living at the Villas, Nellie met her dear friend Charlotte Proffer. Together, Nellie and Charlotte were two-of-a-kind and enjoyed each other’s company on a daily basis.

Nellie is survived by her son, Ken Hosp (Robyn) of Jackson Mo., two grandsons, Adam Hosp (Danielle) of Lake St. Louis, Mo and Drew Hosp of Louisville, Co., two great-grandchildren, Harper Hosp and Harrison Hosp of Lake St. Louis, Mo., sister-in-law Helen Smart of New Bloomfield, Mo., niece Kathy Smart Gerlach (Russell) of Jamestown, Mo., nephew John Smart (Corrine) of New Bloomfield Mo., great niece Bethany Smart of Columbia, Mo., and great nephew Daniel Smart of New Bloomfield, Mo.

Nellie was a devoted mother, grand-mother, and friend to all.  She was an avid gardener for nearly all of her life, particularly enjoying a full variety of flowers. She was well-known for her baked pies and enjoyed cooking. Nellie loved watching Cardinals baseball and rarely missed the opportunity to watch a game. Nellie had a lifelong love for animals, having owned and cared for many in her lifetime. In her later years, a visit from Winston, her grandson’s dog, brought her great joy.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Scott City, Mo. is in charge of the arrangements.  There will be no public visitation or service.  Internment will be at the Mount Tabor Cemetery in New Bloomfield, Mo.

Nellie’s family would like to thank the staff and nurses of the Villas of Jackson and Crowne Hospice for their compassionate and professional care.  They are truly angels on this Earth.

Memorial donations can be made to Southeast Missouri Pets, 180 Weston, Cape Girardeau, MO  63701.