Mary Evelyn Nelson

Mary Evelyn Nelson, 80 formerly of Venice, Fl died Sunday, June 12, 2011 in Wilmington, NC.

A Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Brethren Cemetery near Libertyville, Iowa with Pastor Nate Nims officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society: P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Cards can be sent to Diane Ginthner: 17 Lookout Harbor, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480.

Mrs. Nelson was born September 10, 1930 in Batavia, Iowa, the daughter of Vernon H. and Esther Workman Glotfelty. She married William Lesher Nelson in 1948 in Fairfield. He died July 25, 1992.

She graduated from Fairfield High School and Ottumwa Business School. She lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, for 30 years, employed as a Benefits Analyst for the Army, before retiring to Venice in 1990. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Venice. She travelled extensively in the U.S. and abroad.

Mary is survived by her daughter: Diane Ginthner of Wrightsville Beach, NC., 1 son: Dennis Nelson of Colorado, 1 brother: Hugh Glotfelty of Victor, IA., and 4 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

She will be remembered for her sweet disposition and gentle sense of humor.