Nellie Cash, age 87 of East Grand Forks, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Nellie Evon Baker was born on April 29, 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to parents, LeRoy and Nellie (Hay) Baker. She grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Central High School in East Grand Forks. Nellie married John Cash, her high school sweetheart, on June 8, 1957. She worked at East Grand Forks Millers Hardware Store during her high school years. She also worked potato harvests and interior / exterior painting with her sisters, Nellie's hobbies included Bowling, Playing cards, Cake Decorating, and enjoyed her Love for painting.  She taught her grandchildren how to take a normal color book picture and make it superior.  She was known for her "Beautiful Smile" which will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cash; son, Donald "Donny" Cash; daughter-in-law, Audrey Cash; parents, LeRoy & Nellie Baker; brothers, Don Baker, Tom Baker, Lee Baker, and Wally Baker; and sisters, Letha Zahnow, Lois VanDeventer, Shirley Tack, Lea (Mickey) Darbyshire Schroeder, and Susan Olson.  Mother-in-law Amelia Bartuska and brother-in-law Duane Cash.

Nellie is survived by her children, Timothy Cash of Bemidji, Minnesota, Wally (Robin) Cash, Heidi Cash, & daughter-in-law, Bonita Cash of East Grand Forks; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

A Special thank you to HIA Hospice and all Altru Nurses who graciously took special care of her in her final days.

FUNERAL: 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Mendenhall Presbyterian, 528 10th Street NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the funeral at the church on Tuesday.

INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks in the Spring.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Memorials are requested to Mendenhall Presbyterian Church or Hearts in Action Hospice.

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