Nell Braden, 83, lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Monday, September 25, 2005 at her home. Ms. Braden was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mae Rogers Braden and was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Braden. She received her education from South Pittsburg High School, Tennessee Wesleyan College and the University of Tennessee. Ms. Braden was a social studies teacher at South Pittsburg High School, retiring in 1983 after 35 years of teaching. As a teacher, she stressed the importance of current events and reading the newspaper. She also was active with her students in Mock United Nations for the Chattanooga area. Ms. Braden was a member of the Holly Avenue United Methodist Church where she had served on the administrative board. She was a director on the Board of Holston Conference Colleges for years, which is the governing body for Tennessee Wesleyan, Hiwassee, and Emory and Henry Colleges. For a number of years, she owned and operated the Tot and Teen Shop in South Pittsburg.Nell is survived by two nieces, Margaret Ann Rollins and husband, Benny of Chattanooga; Paula Sue Braden, of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Margaret Raulston Braden of South Pittsburg, and one great-niece, Lauren Worley of Alexandria, Virginia. Services will be held at the Holly Avenue United Methodist Church in South Pittsburg, Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. CST with Rev. Dennie Humphries and Rev. Anthony Grills officiating. Interment will be in Cumberland View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. CST at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg, and Thursday at the church for one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Holly Avenue United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.