Page 28 - South Mississippi Living - August, 2015

COASTNOTES COMPTON
SON APPLIANCE
Third generation carrying on Gulfport business
story by Lynn Lofton
photo courtesy of Compton & Son Appliance
A family business that began in 1964 in Gulfport is still going strong with the third generation. The late Curtis Compton opened Compton & Son Appliance 35 years ago as a service department which later transitioned into focusing on the sale of appliances.
The business recently added 3,000 square feet of showroom space for outdoor living for a total of 8,000 square feet of appliance showroom. High end patio furniture is included with such internationally known brands as Thermador, Viking, Sub-Zero and Wolf.
“We can create the beautiful outdoor areas that are so popular now,” said Jill Compton, who along with
THREE GENERATIONS Curtis, Chuck and Matt Compton.
her husband Chuck and son Matt carries on the family tradition. “Also, people bring their house plans and we can help with the placement of appliances. We know what’s out there and what’s changing.”
She says the third generation is now involved in the business, showing stability in the community. “We are professionally trained and knowledgable of available products,” she said. “We’re here to help.”
Friends of Nancy Nelson don’t have to worry about having great birthdays. That’s because Nelson, owner of Leave It To Me Party Planning, makes sure they have parties to remember.
“I can’t give everyone a gift, but I can give them a party,” she said.
NANCY NELSON
club events, Nelson
hosts 40 parties a year with a variety of themes. There are 250 dinner club members and numerous friends having birthdays. She does the planning and makes the arrangements for parties to be held in local restaurants.
“I enjoy seeing the happiness and smiles on people’s faces. I have a lot of wonderful, great friends and want to make sure they have awesome birthdays.”
Nelson began her party planning business in 2007 in addition to working with Nicole Nezat at Fidelis Realty and with the Sandra Gill Allstate agency and keeping up with her teenage son, Keaneau.
Leave It To Me Party Planning
story by Lynn Lofton photo courtesy of Nancy Nelson
With birthday parties and dinner
“I’m trying to get local people together and help local
businesses,” the Biloxi resident says.
Nancy Nelson 228.297.7310
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