Dorothy V. Nelson's Obituary
Dorothy V. Nelson, 79, of Benton, KY, previously of Memphis, TN, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Calvert City Convalescent Center.Mrs. Nelson was a very devoted loving wife and mother, also a tremendously large contributor to many charities.Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Samuel Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James A and Hazel E Sage, several children with cystic fibrosis, and her sister, Mary Caswell.Mrs. Nelson is survived by her daughter, Katherine Nelson Brackett of Benton, KY, a step daughter, Pam Curry of AL, a step son, Pete Nelson of TN, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, a niece, nephew and several special cousins.Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home in the Fireside Chapel. A visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 -11:30. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, any memorials be sent to Alzheimer’s Foundation or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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