Nelly O. Appia

November 7, 1935 - October 2, 2019

Nelly O. Appia, 83, of Riverview, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Born November 7, 1935 in St. Philip, Barbados, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Adams) Brathwaite. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Tampa Palms, Florida for many years. Survivors include her loving children, Bernard Appia, Steve Appia, Anthony Appia, Trevor Appia, Michael Appia. Ken Appia, Ruth E. Appia, wife of Ramon Tavarez; her siblings, Jeffrey Brathwaite, Bentley George Brathwaite, Mary Harper, Jean Alleyne; as well as her eight grandchildren. Nelly was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Archibald Cleveland Appia and her son, Peter Appia. Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Ruby, St. Phillip, Barbados on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 3:30pm. Visitation will be held at Downs & Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall Main Road, Bridgeton, Barbados on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 between 4-6pm. Graveside Service will follow church service at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Barbados. Flowers are welcome!