Helen Elizabeth Nelson
May 27, 1924 ~ August 22, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday August 26, 2009 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 5:00PM ~ 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Helen Elizabeth Nelson, 85 of Colton’s Point, MD and formerly of Chaptico, MD died August 22, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born May 27, 1924, in Chaptico, MD she was the daughter of the James H. and Alice E. Thompson Knott. She was the loving wife of the late Harry Ignatius Nelson, Sr. whom she married on February 28, 1943 in St. Joseph’s Church. She is survived by her children; Alice E. Wood of Colton’s Point, MD, Harry I. Nelson, Jr. of Chaptico, MD, Kitty Hammett of Avenue, MD and Ronnie Knott of Clements, MD, her sister Celie Wheeler of Chaptico, MD as well as seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Elmer Knott, Jr. Knott, Ruth Schuhart, Louise Wheeler, Leonard “Ned” Knott and Diane Knott. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Helen graduated from Margaret Brent High School “Class of 1942”. She was a nurse’s aide at St. Mary’s Hospital for 40 years, retiring on January 30, 1991. She loved to go to softball games, fishing, crabbing and gardening. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 5:00 -8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM by Deacon Joe Lloyd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Johnny Hammett, Kenny Hammett, Bruce Knott, John John Hammett III, John Hammett, Sr. and Ted Downs. Contributions may be made to 7th District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 6, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“To the Hammett family and Nelson family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Ray, Angel, Gary, lil Ray and Shannon.”
“Ronnie, Alice, Kitty & Bubba ~ I am so sorry to here about your Mom. I have very fond memories growing up of both your Mom & Dad as their neighbor. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Please let me know if I can do anything during this difficult time.”
“NANA held a very special place in our hearts, she was loved and will be missed by so many. She will now join Pop whom we also love and miss. God bess them and all the family. “
“SO SORRY ABOUT TO HEAR OF HELEN PASSING. I WORKED WITH HER FOR MANY OF YEARS. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES. HELEN WILL BE MISSED. SHE WAS A GOOD WOMAN. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you strength for each new day. She will truly be missed by many people who knew her. Jim and Pat Copsey”
“My deepest sympathy on the passing 0f Aunt Helen. Some of my fondest memories are of coming to your house to play when we were young.”
“Kitty and family, Iam so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the good times and laughter we shared so many times. She will be missed by many. God bless you all throught this very hard time. “
“Deeply sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing. She was a wonderful sister to mom, always there when mom needed her. We can dry our tears because they are together again. “
“Ronnie, Alice, Kitty, and Bubba, we are so sorry to hear the passing of Aunt Helen. She was the sweetest person. I will always remember Aunt Helen bringing Ronnie and Chrissy over to visit in the summers when we were kids. She is at peace now. God Bless. Love, Carol Anne, Bruce, Anthony, Hayden and Emily”
“To the Knott & Nelson Families: Mrs. Nelson was a wonderful nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital. She will definitely be missed and mourned in the community. My deepest sympathy is extended to everyone and may God bless each and everyone of you. Doris Jones”
“Harry: My deepest sympathy.”
“MY VERY BEST WISHES TO ALL THE HAMMETT AND NELSON FAMILIES.”
“Harry & Margaret, I have many good memories of your Mom. I will remember all of the times you brought her down to St. Inigoes and the fun we had. I will be keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayer’s. Love, Doris “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven certainly got another Angel!! May your memories keep her alive in your hearts always.”
“To the Nelson family,we are very sorry to hear about the loss of Helen. We will miss her very much.we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Both Helen and Harry were two very special people!”
“Kitty and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you in this difficult time. IF there is anything you need please let us know. “
“God Bless All of you. My Deepest Sympathy.”
“Love and prayers to Kitty and the entire Nelson family. Helen was one of the most compassionate Nurses Aides I ever worked with at St. Mary’s Hospital. She devoted her life to caring for others and always with a smile & embracing hug…never a complaint. She truly exemplifies the words “angel of mercy.” Rest in peace with Harry.”
“I enjoyed knowing and working with Helen. My sympathy to her family.”
“I will always remember Aunt Helen and Uncle Harry coming up to vist Mom and Dad, play cards, made us laugh alot. They were a great couple, rest in peace.”
“Alice, Harry, Kitty and Ronnie: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing that your Mom “Miss Helen” is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times and it will help you get past all of the sad days ahead. May God Bless you All.”
“Kitty and family — I just heard of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person, so kind to everyone. A classy Lady indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“To the Nelson & Hammett Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a caring person who did so much for so many. Remember the good life that she shared and know that she is now in a better place and at peace. May God’s blessing and the love and support of friends help you through this difficult time.”
“Dear Harry and Kitty–it truly is a small world. It’s been a long time since I worked at SMH but I still remember the early years and Helen was a part of that–the old P1 and P2 floors. I never knew she was your mother. She was a hard worker who never complained…a very nice person. Please accept my sincere condolences.”
“My prayers are with you all. Helen was such a help to my family when my Dad was ill. For that I will always be thankful”
“Mrs.Kitty and family, So sorry to hear about NaNa. I always enjoyed NaNas hugs whenever we would see her at Captain Sams ball games. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“To the Nelson and Hammett families: I am so sorry for your loss. I’d see Helen at the nursing home. She would smile. She is now in a serene place. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”