Nelrose "Nellie" Brickhouse

August 14, 2019

Nelrose Brickhouse, 90, of Suffolk passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 14, 2019. Nelrose was born in Winston Salem, NC. She married Delbert Brickhouse and together they raised 4 children. Nelrose drove for Black and White Cab Company for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking for her family and had a love for raising poodles. She is survived by her children Delbert Brickhouse, Jr. and his wife Donna of Union City, MI, Delores Leary and her husband Albert of Suffolk, VA, and Susan Brickhouse of Portsmouth, VA. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lisa Senn and wife Sarah of Virginia Beach, VA, Danny Brickhouse and his partner Todd of Kokomo, IN, Timothy Senn of Suffolk, VA, Michael Senn and his wife Regina of Cecilia, KY, Julie Wright of Union City, MI, Pamela Perkins of Owensboro, KY, Kathy Brickhouse of Elizabeth City, NC, Lora Lewis of Portsmouth, VA. She is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Delbert Brickhouse, Sr.; son Travis Earl Brickhouse; granddaughter Kelley Brickhouse Ridenour; parents Nelrose Jeanette Bridges and Andrew Lee Overton. She is also predeceased by her siblings Harrol Overton, Bill Overton and Andrew Overton. A memorial service will be held at 6pm Monday, August 19, 2019 in the funeral home.