Marie Frances Nelson
August 4, 1912 ~ April 11, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
Marie Frances Nelson, 95, of Leonardtown, MD died April 11, 2008 at St. Mary's Nursing Center. Born August 4, 1912 in Compton, MD she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Edna Adams. She was the loving wife of the late James E. "Eddie" Nelson whom she married on October 6, 1930 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and who preceded her in death on April 20, 1971. She is survived by her son James Edwin Nelson, Jr. and his wife Margaret of Leonardtown, MD as well as four grandchildren, Thomas, Cynthia, Ronald and Margie; eight great-grandchildren Dale, Tammie, Brandy, Jessica, Kristina, Eddie, Stephanie and Amber and four great-great grandchildren, Alex, Hailey, Kelsey and Owen. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: William Melvin, John Franklin, Joseph Edward, Thomas Earl, Ella May, Mary Louise, Agnes Beatrice, Catherine Estelle and Mary Ernestine. Mrs. Nelson was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident who enjoyed her family, church, growing and caring for her many flowers and playing card games. The family will receive friends from 5 - 8 PM on Monday, April 14, 2008 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. where prayers are being said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:00 Noon, with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Thomas Nelson, Sr., Ronald Nelson, Thomas "Dale" Nelson, Jr, Richard Nelson, Margie Nelson and Cynthia Howard.
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“Jimmy & Family Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you. We all loved Aunt Marie very much and will miss such a loving and caring lady.”
“Jimmy and family, Mom, Son and I were very sorry to hear of Aunt Marie’s death. She was a wonderful person and we know she is in a better place now. We know you will miss her terribly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Elaine (Adams) Wood”
“Jimmy and Family, My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Marie was one of the finest ladies of St. Mary’s County. She lived a good, long life and is now dwelling in the house of the our Lord. Marie was a spiritual spiritual lady and ready to go back to God. While we might want her back, she is now sharing Christ’s Resurrection My consolation and prayers at this time and always. Sincerely, Father John “
“Dot and family just wanted to send my condolences to you all on the passing of your aunt. she was a lovely lady and i enjoyed visiting with you both at the center while i was there visiting Mom. it sure has been a sorrowful week for us all. sending prayers and hugs to you all.—Crystal, Craig, Lisa and Roger”
“Jimmy and family: We are sorry to hear about your mom. She is at peace now. May God comfort you all at this time.”
“So sorry to hear of Marie’s passing and I did not receive this information until after services.”
“I was very sorry to hear about Marie, she was the sister of my grandmother Mary Louise Adams. I am Belle Drury’s daughter. I met Marie years ago when her and Ernistine came to my parents house in Wildwood. My condolences to the family.”