Nellie G. "Gertie" Nelson
Passed 7/27/2013
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Obituary For Nellie G. "Gertie" Nelson
Nellie G. “Gertie” Nelson, 84, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Wintersville, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her daughter’s residence in Canton. She was born in Steubenville on June 11, 1929 the daughter of the late Charles O. and Hazel M. Fithen Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Nelson; two sisters, Betty Kearney and Maryln Miller; brother, Lafayette Martin and great granddaughter, Char-Lynn Schilling.Nellie retired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Dept., and was a member of Wintersville Church of Christ. Two things she truly enjoyed in life was camping and traveling.She is survived by two daughters, Betty Schilling, with whom she resided of Canton and Glenna (Michael) Kelleher of Wintersville; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great granddaughters; and a sister, Rosemary (Fred) Ross of Hubbard, OH. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m., with Dr. Rev. John Beard officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben. Memorials may be directed to Vitas Hospice.
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09/03/2024
To a wonderful special and beautiful woman who was a hard worker good provider and loved life.. I will truly miss the times we had traveling together, enjoying each others company hanging out at the jail while you worked, and fun at the lake house and camping. I loved watching you work it was amazing to me how strong you were. I truly admired your and grandpas marriage. It was a love you don't see anymore. I will miss you pepper.....I will love you and pap forever....I will always hold my memories close, and feel blessed for the time we had together...I hope you and grandpa look down on me and are proud of what you see. You and pap will never be forgotten and always have a place in my heart lov you always your granddaughter Dawn
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09/03/2024
My condolences to all of the family. Although I came to know Mrs. Nelson (Gertie) at the end of her life,it didn't take long to see that "she was a force to be reckoned with." Her stories always involved family and showed her love for all of you. She is missed.
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09/03/2024
Glenna, Betty & families, So very sorry for your loss. Many, many memories of your Mom from Wilson ave. the lake etc. etc. It's always tough and prayers and sympathy are with you. Dan Feeney
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09/03/2024
60381 We love and miss you very much we will never forget your love or our chrised moments together
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09/03/2024
I love and miss you very much mom
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