Nettie Mae Bozeman

Nettie Mae Hamm Bozeman, lovingly known as “Shorty” to her siblings, “Momma” to her daughters, “Mema” to her grandchildren, and “Aunty Mae” to many, leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness.

Nettie was a natural caregiver who would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She always put others first and had a heart that made room for everyone. She loved life, treasured her family, and found joy in making memories with those she loved.

She especially enjoyed cruising and traveling with her sisters, affectionately known as the “Twisted Sisters.” She also loved gardening, flowers, sewing, crocheting, and crafting. Nettie had a special gift for turning ordinary things into something extraordinary. Her sisters often said she had “magic hands” because she could create or fix just about anything.

Above all, Nettie will be remembered for her loving heart, generous spirit, and the countless ways she cared for others. Her hands could make beautiful things, but it was her heart that made her unforgettable. Her love will continue to bloom through the family and friends whose lives she touched.

Nettie is survived by her daughters, Nettie “Missy” Nichols of Homosassa, Florida, and Nora Cooper of Daytona, Florida; her five grandchildren, Nettie “Nicole” Cooper, M. Shearee Cooper, J. Aubriann (Dylan) Rex, Naaman Cooper, and Malachi Cooper; and her great-granddaughter, Adeline Rex.

She is also survived by her sisters Rose Campbell of Cedar Key, Marie Beree of Chiefland, Jeannie Hamm of Chiefland, Robbie Collins of Cedar Key, and Mary Wynans of Vero Beach; her brothers Henry “Newton” Hamm of Chiefland and Thomas Hamm of Tennessee; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends and her cat Miss Kitty (Britches).

She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Nettie Hamm; brothers Jessie Hamm, Billy Hamm, Edward Hamm, and Frank Hamm; sisters Delcie Hamm and Bertha (Bertie) McElroy.

Though her family must now learn to live without her physical presence, her love, laughter, creativity, and kindness will remain forever in their hearts.

Her hands may be still, but the love she planted in our hearts will continue to bloom forever.

Forever loved. Forever cherished. Forever our Momma, Mema, Aunty Mae, and Shorty.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.