Marian Nations

On February 21, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan a beautiful baby girl was born to the late James Moates & Aline Walden. She was named Marian “Joyce” Moates known as “Nana”. She is the oldest of two children. Marian attended Hapeville High School. At the age of 18 , Marian married Clinton Nations Sr., on August 20, 1969 in South Carolina and to this union four children were born. Marian was a very sweet, loving & caring person but could be sour at times, but overall had the heart of a lion. She served as a mother of four, 3 daughters & a son. She later became a house wife followed by numerous of jobs before retiring from Publix. Marian lived in Summerhill a community in Atlanta for over 25 years.

Marian was blessed with a small but loving family. She was known for making sure no matter the amount of the gift she made sure you received a gift for special occasions. Throughout her journey she made lots of memories with her children, grandkids & great grandkids.

It was Thursday, July 9, 2026, when the lord called his angel home. At the age of 75 she lived to see three generations before entering eternal rest at her residence in Decatur, Georgia. Our love and memories will remain forever.

Marian will preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Nations Sr., daughters China “Chena” Nations & Aline “Sissy” Nations; parents Aline Walden & James Alvin Moates.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: daughter Carma “Gail” Nations of Atlanta, Georgia; Son Clinton “Bubba” Nations Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; fifteen grandchildren, Stephanie, Jonathan, Jasmine( Eric), Ch’Nell (Marcus), John, Jenell, Tremanye, Dontisha, Donell, Shamon, Summer(Ethan), Ronald Jr, Clinton lll, Breanna & Tiffany.

Fifteen Great Grandchildren; Brian Jr, Armoni, Autumn, Ariah, Kody, Chloe, Eternity, Bentley, Trenton, Taevon, Juelz, Damon, Royce, Trelynn, Ronald lll, Trelan ll & Khlover. Followed by a host of friends.

This Is Not Goodbye

I did not want to leave you
It was just my time to go
I know your heart is breaking
So, I need to let you know
That although you can no longer see me
I’ll be forever by your side
I promise time will numb the pain
And help dry the tears you’ve cried
You can reach me in your memories
Just think of me, I will be there
In your dreams, we can visit yesterday
Where we didn’t have a care
Please carry on and live your life
I beg of you to try
Just know we’ll meet again one day
As this is not goodbye