Nelda Fugate, 72, of Madisonville, KY formerly of Evansville, IN passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville.

She was born on August 14, 1944 in Madisonville to the late, Nellie Marie and Ward Fugate. Nelda was formerly a waitress at Sirloin Stockade.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Michael Hunter; and her brother, Bill Fugate.

Survivors include her daughter, Dena Gatlin and husband, Robert of Madisonville; son, Brad Locke and wife, Stephanie of Madisonville; brother, Jerry Fugate of Madisonville; sister, Phyllis Pressley of Madisonville; two grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.