Alice E. Nelson Wood

November 27, 1943 - February 4, 2010

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Services:
 

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD at 11:00AM with Deacon Joe Lloyd officiating. Interment is private.

Visitation:
  Family will recieve friends on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00PM.
  Alice Elizabeth Nelson Wood, 66 of Colton’s Point, MD, died February 4, 2010 at Fayette Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 27, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Harry I. and Helen Elizabeth Knott Nelson, Sr. She is survived by her brother Harry I. Nelson, Jr. of Chaptico, MD and her sisters Kitty Hammett and Veronica “Ronnie” Knott, both of Avenue, MD. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; Dani Knott, Greg Knott, Gene Knott, John Hammett, Jr., Kenneth A. Hammett, Julie Nelson Yingling and Kristi Nelson Hallman, her great nieces and nephews, Nicki Hammett, John Hammett III, Troy Hammett and Jay Hammett, and her great-great nephew Trevor Hammett. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Alice was a graduate of Margaret Brent High School and was employed as a waitress and barmaid at many different establishments in the county. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 5:00- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in the funeral home at 11:00 AM with Deacon Joe Lloyd officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers are John A. Hammett, Sr., John A. Hammett, Jr., Kenneth A. Hammett and Harry I. Nelson, Jr. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 or the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Alice always had a smile and was just such a nice person! My condolences to the ones who loved her. She will be missed."
- Joan Clements
- Posted: Saturday, March 6, 2010

"I just heard about Alice's death. She was a happy go lucky lady. She will be missed."
- Alice Vallandingham Bailey
- Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010

"Kitty, Bubba and Ronnie...I was so shocked to go on-line today to find out that Alice had passed away. I am so sorry. I did not know. I would have been there for her prayers. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing that Alice is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and all of the good times as it will help you get pass all of the days ahead. "
- Sarah Jean Pingleton
- Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

"Bubba, Kitty, and Ronnie, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We were shocked today to just be learning of this loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead. In His love, Jim and Pat Cosey"
- Patricia Copsey
- Posted: Saturday, February 13, 2010

"To The Family of Alice. I was so sorry to hear about her passing this week. I remember a lot of fun times together when we were kids. She will be missed by many."
- Eleanor Williams
- Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010

"I was so sadden to learn of Alice's passing. Didn't hear about it until February 12th. My memories of Alice begin with the thought of her big and genuine warm smile. Alice had a heart bigger than life itself. I am sure she was greeted in heaven by her mother, father and other extended family members. May you recall the good times and know you are in the prayers of family and friends during this difficult time."
- Sharon Nelson-Mahmoud
- Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010

"Kitty, Bubba and Ronnie..So sorry to hear about your loss, Alice was loved by many."
- George and Margaret Taylor
- Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

"Kitty, Ronnie, I'm so sorry I wasn't able to make it to the service. Mom loved Alice, and I know they are all together now. My prayers are with you."
- Carol Wood
- Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

"I know first hand how hard it is to loose a sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. "
- Kathy Barnes
- Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

"Kitty, Ronnie and family: We were so sorry to learn of your sister's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
- George and Diane Quade
- Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the coming days. It is always hard to lose a family member but she is now in a better place and breathing peacefully."
- Carol Ann & Satch Hall
- Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

"KITTY & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ALICE. SHE WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN."
- JAMIE & BRENDA MATTINGLY/ ELLIS
- Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

"SO SORRY TO HER ABOUT ALICE SHE WAS SO ADMIRED AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER."
- MARY AND EDDIE FAUNCE AND FAMILY
- Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010

"To the family of Alice. She was such a wonderful person. Dickie and Myself had so many wonderful times with her and the family.. God bless you all thru this very hard time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the whole family."
- Dickie & Ann Faunce
- Posted: Sunday, February 7, 2010

"Kitty, Bubba, and Ronnie, I am so sorry to here about Alice. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I can do anything during this difficult time."
- Ted Downs
- Posted: Sunday, February 7, 2010

"My prayers go out to the family."
- SUSIE HARDING GREENWELL
- Posted: Sunday, February 7, 2010

"Mom, Bubba, Ronnie... our hearts go out to you, we share in your pain and will miss Aunt Alice. We need to remind ourselves she is now at peace, breathing easier and is with Nana and Pop and the many others we have lost over the last few years. They are our guardian angels looking down on us. "
- Johnny, Donna & Family Hammett, Jr.
- Posted: Friday, February 5, 2010

"Carla, My prayers and heart are with you and your family. Just know that your friends love you very much. Kristin"
- Kristin Schrecker
- Posted: Friday, February 5, 2010