Mary Catherine Nelson
January 28, 1924 ~ October 26, 2017
Mary Catherine Nelson, 93 formerly of Avenue, MD passed away on October 26, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born January 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Golden Thompson and Ruth Madge Woodall Thompson. In addition to her parents Catherine was preceded in death by her husband James Phillip “Skeets” Nelson, whom she married on Feb. 24, 1944 in Holy Angels Church Avenue, MD. , and her sons Vernon Nelson and Steve Nelson. Catherine is survived by her daughter Phyllis Ann Wagner of McCook, NE and her son Pat Nelson (Mary Field) of Orlando, FL., siblings: Genevieve St. Clair of Avenue, MD and Junior Thompson and Paul Thompson of Coltons Point, MD., 8 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Catherine was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and a graduate of Margaret Brent High School. She was a homemaker and loved cooking and gardening. Catherine was a member of the American Legion Post 221 Women’s Auxiliary and an active parishioner of Holy Angels Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends on Wed., Nov. 1, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thurs., Nov. 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Fr. Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Jay Hancock, Chris Wagner, Pat Nelson, JP Nelson, Steve Nelson and Grant Nelson.
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Phyllis, Pat and family. Aunt Catherine holds a special place in my heart and wonderful childhood memories. In later years she was always there giving her love and support without questions. I could always count on late night phone calls just to check on how things were going. I know the last several years have been tough but know now she is in heaven with Grandma, Mom, Di and Aunt Sissy sitting around in rocking chairs laughing and having a good old time. I pray you find peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. In my book, Aunt Catherine was one of those angels that walked amongst us.
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you. She was a lovely lady. May she now rest in peace and may you all be comforted.
Phyllis, Pat and all the family,
We were sad to hear of Aunt Catherine’s passing. May your hearts find comfort and peace with family and friends at this time.
I remember Aunt Catherine as one of the aunts who was always looking out for us in the neighborhood. I am sure that she will live on in our hearts. You are all in our prayers.
Thoughts and prayers extended to the Nelson/Thompson family.
Phyllis,Pat and family..No words can express my feelings right now. Aunt Catherine always treated me like a daughter. She holds a special place in my heart. I remember our trip out to see Phyllis in Nebraska. We had such fun and made some great memories. When I saw her last we talked about that trip and some other memories. She was smiling and talking about the “good old days”. Now she is with Skeets and other family members doing the same thing. I am here for you. Hold on to your memories….
Phyllis, Pat and family, our sincere condolences to you all. Although we have not seen or spoken with Aunt Catherine in years, fond memories will always prevail. Years ago she gave our Vickie her first doll baby, “Tom Thumb”, at the Holy Angels Labor Day festivities. Vickie loved that doll and carried it around until it fell apart! Thanksgiving dinners at Mom-Mom’s wouldn’t have been the same without Aunt Catherine -her kindnesses, wit, and friendly spirit will always be remembered.