Nella Exum, 82, of Paragould passed away Friday, March 25, 2016.  She was born, February 11, 1934, in Marmaduke to Radius and Lucille Baker, Sr.  Nella was an active member of Unity Baptist Church for 62 years.  She served as church secretary for many years and was a member of the choir.  Nella was a faithful Christian woman that loved the Lord and her family very much.

Nella was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, James Garlan Baker, Jean Renfro, Mary Aline Wolfenbarger, Elsie and Delsie Baker.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Paul Exum, of the home; sons and daughters in law, Ronnie and Sheresa Exum, Bryan and Robin Exum, all of Paragould; brothers, Tommy Baker, Radius Baker, Jr., and Michael Baker; sisters, Glenda Holifield and Martha Forman; grandchildren, Barkley, Spencer, and Grayson Exum; great grandchildren, Kennley, Jon Paul, Smith, and Zach.

The family will receive friends Monday, March 28, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church, 303 West Unity Road, Paragould.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church with Terry Songer and Chad Robinson officiating.  Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Barkley Exum, Spencer Exum, Grayson Exum, Radius Baker, III, Erin Baker, and Kelly Baker will serve as pallbearers.