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Peggy Back-Nelson Obituary

Peggy Back-Nelson, 47, led Pioneer Park Elementary in Belle Glade since 2002. She died Nov. 11 at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis after a recent illness. Mrs. Back-Nelson served as assistant principal at Forest Park Elementary in Boynton Beach for a year prior to her transfer to Pioneer Park. Mrs. Back-Nelson moved to South Florida in 2001 from Jeffersonville, Ind., where she was a principal. Under Mrs. Back-Nelson's direction, Pioneer Park raised its letter grade from a D to an A, based on Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Nov. 13 to Dec. 16, 2008.

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Juno

August 8, 2023

I remember Mrs Back from forest park elementary school that one year she was there she was always nice and loving to us. Also I remember she was cool to us students because she drove a Mustang I will never forget her. May her soul rest in peace

September 3, 2017

Mrs. Nelson, I was a student at Pioneer Park throughout 2002-2007. I must say you have inspired me and helped me grow into the woman I am today. I remember your bubbly personality, kind heart, and energy! I will never forget the pep rally where you dressed as a cheerleader and cheered for us on stage. I am now in college studying Education. I plan to get my master's and become a principal as well. I will always look to your grace and positivity as inspiration for my work, you were truly one of a kind and will always be missed. Thank you for everything! Continue to rest in peace beautiful, we all love you.

February 25, 2015

Thank you for everything.

Ne'vonte Brock

September 10, 2014

You will always be a mother to me.

Ricardo Ch.

May 31, 2014

Even til this day, we still miss and love you Ms. Nelson, it was a pleasure to be a student in which you influence my elementary school in what it is today, you'll never be forgotten (^-^)

December 11, 2013

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December 11, 2013

i miss u mom.

Nevonte Brock

July 18, 2012

I now I'm late but I miss u and class of 2008 at pioneer park elementary school miss u too. U was like a mother to us. When we found out u died we cry for days and tried to get in pioneer park to see was everybody ok and how they was doing. See u soon mom.

carr josh

June 5, 2012

even if i did this to late we miss you so soooooo much

renardo benjamin

January 29, 2012

this was my favorite pricipal she let us wear anything (you will all ways be miss) love renardo benjamin

renardo benjamin

June 15, 2010

we all will miss you mrs nelson

Will Drumm

October 23, 2009

Jeff just know I consider you and Peggy great friends. I remember the day you met Peggy while riding our bikes down A1A in Delray. From that first moment you were meant to be. She made an impact in my life. When I went through my situation she was there to talk to me and didn't judge me.My condolences to you and the family.

Eric Vancza

October 3, 2009

Happy Birthday Mom

September 6, 2009

YOU WILL ALWAY BE MISSED LOVE RENARDO

April 11, 2009

I just found out today about your passing. I am in shock. I enjoyed your visits to the coach store . You will be missed so sadly. I enjoyed every visit you made to us.

bobby way

February 19, 2009

ms.nelson i attended pioneer park and i remember what a wonderful blessing it was to meet and grow under your intelegence thank you

eric vancza

February 4, 2009

I love you MOM

Lisa

December 18, 2008

Peggy, you were and always will be a dynamic woman. You are missed and I will never forget you. Your name shall never be tarnished for your memory will go on. Jeff, God gives us only so much that we can handle and He knows what you are capable of. Be well and know that you are not alone. Alex and I are always here for you.

Tequesta Guy

December 18, 2008

Pioneer park will never be the same without you here at Pioneer park you will be missed, we all love you but god love you best.

Deandraneke Thomas

December 17, 2008

May God Bless You!!!! All love goes out to her family!!!!!
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED

stoquandria inman

December 13, 2008

miss nealson we miss you very much

December 12, 2008

May the comforting thought from the Bible book of Revelation, the 21st chapter, verse 4 be of comfort to you. It reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I offer my sincere condolences to you all.

Tanisha Henry

December 12, 2008

To Jeff and Family,

I didn't personally know you, but I'm sorry for your loss. I was an employee of Mrs. Nelson. She was a very remarkable person who loved and cared for everyone she came in contact with. My fondest memory of her was the FCAT Pep Rally "07". She was one of the Sugar Bear Cheerleaders. We had such a wonderful time at the Pep Rally. The kids and the staff really enjoyed the performance. I remember it just like it was yesterday. My last time seeing her was at this year's Homecoming Parade. I was so happy to see her on the float. I told her that very day that I was coming back to be a substitute at Pioneer Park and she said okay. She had smile on her face then. I'm miss her dearly. Take care and remember the good times you shared with her, and it'll make the hurt eaiser to bear.

Jim

November 22, 2008

I didn't know Ms. Nelson but reading her obituary in the South Bend Tribune I thought I would do some research. She seemed a special person. I read the comments here and I see Im right.

Anjie Splix-Brenda

November 18, 2008

Jeff, Eric and Josh,

I can't tell you the sorrow I feel for each one of you. Peggy and I shared a lot of good times and the boys were always a treat to watch. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Peg made a hugh impact on so many lives while she was here and I know there will be a huge void but now she will return Home with Sandy. Rest in peace Peggy! God bless all of you.

Shawn Robarge

November 18, 2008

Jeff,

Our prayers go out to you and Peggy's family. We will miss seeing her at the games.

Tony and Lori Fiduccia

November 17, 2008

Jeff and Family,
Our prayers, thoughts and sympathy is with you. But Jeff, after meeting you and Peggy, you have our hearts too. Sundays will never be the same. They changed when we met for the better, but now they'll change again.

MRS. JEANNIE BROWN

November 17, 2008

MRS. NELSON WILL NEVER,EVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE AT PIONEER PARK ELEMENTARY.REST IN PEACE MRS. PEGGY BACK NELSON.

TRUDY JONES

November 17, 2008

YOU ARE TRULY MISSED! WE NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT TO AN "A" WITHOUT YOU TRUSTING US TO DO GOOD AND BELIEVING IN US. AT PPE WE WILL KEEP YOUR DREAM ALIVE.

Dorma Brown & Family

November 17, 2008

Ms. Nelson will be miss from the Glades area.. God be with her family.

Daniel Marullo

November 17, 2008

We will miss Peggy. She was a major influence on her school and communty.God bless her and Jeff and family and grandchildren.

Mr. Pioneer Park Elementary 2008-2009

Va'Shod Vereen 5th Grade Student, Pioneer Park Elementary

November 16, 2008

Mrs. Nelson was my Principal and my Mom's Boss and Friend. She was my friend too, I'll always hold her deep in my heart. I MISS HER!!!!!!!

dominique harden

November 16, 2008

R.I.P MRS PEGGY BACK NELSON IM SORRY FOR THE LOST I WISH IT NEVER HAPPENED BECAUSE MY PRINCIPAL MRS NELSON WAS A GOOD PRINCIPAL SHE LOVED EVER ONE SHE WAS NICE AND SHE WAS ALSO A PRETTY LOOKING WOMEN. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEE YYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Victoria Splix

November 16, 2008

Aunt Peg, I will miss you lots! I love you!

MELISSA SPLIX

November 16, 2008

AUNT PEG I ALWAYS HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH YOU WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER. I KNOW THAT YOU WILL WATCHING AS I WALK DOWN THE AISLE IN THREE WEEKS AND YOU WILL LOVE MY DRESS AND MY BLING!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

MELISSA SPLIX

November 16, 2008

AUNT PEG I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER MY WEDDING IN 3 WEEKS, AND YOU WILL LOVE MY DRESS AND MY BLING!!! I ALWAYS HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH YOUAND I WILL CHERISH THOSE TIMES. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!

MELISSA SPLIX-WHITE

November 16, 2008

AUNT PEG I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING ME AT THE WEDDING. YOU WILL LOVE MY DRESS AND MY JEWELRY, I'M GOING TO BE SO BLINGED OUT! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Matt and Jennifer Keeler

November 15, 2008

Rest in Peace Peggy. You will be missed.

In loving memory

The Mirich Family

November 15, 2008

Peggy, We'll always miss you and we know that you are always looking down from heaven comforting all your neighboorhood friends.We'll always miss you and all your enegeticness and your love of Coach purses.

Bob Anderson

November 15, 2008

Jeff, my name might have been on the marquee but Peggy's name is on the Pearly Gates.

Brother,
Cooter

JOHAN MARTINEZ

November 15, 2008

she was a good princial. and she was not just my principal she was my best friend. JOHAN MARTINEZ. from 5th grade pioneer park Elem.

Margaret Kendall

November 15, 2008

Jeff and Family,
I am thankful that I had the opportunity to be a part of Peggy's life. She has made an impact on so many. I only hope that I am able to carry on the legacy that she has started. We knew she loved us and the kiddos.

Burine Lane

November 14, 2008

Mrs.Nelson was an awesome pricipal and a loving colleague. She will be truly missed. Fortunatly, God has called her home. I know in my heart that she will be watching over her kids and also her staff. Phillipians 4-13 says "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me."

Phyllis Hill

November 14, 2008

Peggy, you were blessed with a divine gift from above to care for and nurture those around you.Now you can rest in the loving arms of your heavenly father.God will take care of your family.

The Cruz Family

November 14, 2008

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. In a time like this words cannot express our feelings. We will miss Peggy in our neighborhood.

Carol Blacharski

November 14, 2008

Peggy was a special light and joy for children. While at Forest Park Elementary Peggy encouraged and praised her "kiddos" to be the best they could be, and she set an example for the rest of us to give from our hearts. Peggy will be truly missed. Carol

Glenda Nelson-Garrett,Ed.D.

November 14, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF PEGGY:
With Deepest Sympathy.

In your time of sorrow, may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.

P.S.

THANKS, Peggy for a great time that I will always treasure; our last Principal's meeting Thursday,11/06/08. You laughed and smiled as you departed for the Homecoming events with the Sugar Bears.

The Gonzalez Family

November 14, 2008

Peggy you will be missed. You always brought joy to the neighborhood. May God bless you and your family.

barbara durden

November 14, 2008

May God give you strength through this difficult time. Realize He is to wise to make a mistake and to just to do wrong.

Madelyn Smith

November 14, 2008

It was a pleasure to work with Peggy at Forest Park Elementary and my prayers go to the family I know she will be greatly missed by all.
She was a caring person and loved by all the staff and students.

Quesona Walker-Vereen

November 13, 2008

"A Rose Placed In Heavens Garden" that's what has happened. She was energetic, unselfish, loving and so willing to do whatever she could to improve her school, to motivate her staff to just LOVE on people. A deep sadness has fallen upon Pioneer Park Elementary as our leader has been placed in a better place "HEAVEN". We "LOVE" her and will continue to embrace Jeff, Erik and her entire family as we grieve her passing. She will forever remain in the hallways of our school. The "kiddos" were her first priority and her staff was her all in all. We've lost a true leader but HEAVEN had gained a loving person!!!GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY SHALL KEEP US STRONG!!!!

Annette White, R.N. (School Nurse)

November 13, 2008

Mrs. Nelson will truly be missed. I am so thankful I got a chance to meet her and that she was my principal. Being new to school nursing, she made my transition so easy. I am continually praying for the family. Gone, but never forgotten.

Verdell Bolden

November 13, 2008

For this GOD is our GOD for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Peggy thanks for giving
your All to our children in the GLADES. To the NELSON family may
GOD be with you as you go through
these difficult days.

Lisa Darling ( Former Family Liasion)

November 13, 2008

Mrs. Nelson was joy to worth with ! My deepest sympathy to the Nelson Family.

DAVID & PAULA FISHER

November 13, 2008

PEGGY WE WILL MISS YOUR SMILE, YOU COULD LIGHT UP A ROOM...
EACH LIFE IS A MIRACLE THAT CHANGES THE WORLD, AND YOU WERE THAT MIRACLE FOR SO MANY..
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE NELSON FAMILY.

Ms.Hamilton

November 13, 2008

my condolences truly goes out to your family but the key to success is to pray and seek god the mighty man up above.

Debbie Locandro

November 13, 2008

Hold God's hand and go with him to a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your school family.

JACKIE

November 13, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. BACK-NELSON, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT GOD HAS YOUR BEST INTEREST AT HEART......JUST REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL PERSON THAT SHE IS AS WELL AS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE. MY CHILDREN WERE FORMER STUDENTS OF PIONEER PARK AND THEY TRULY LOVED AND APPRECIATED MRS. NELSON. BE ENCOURAGED AND BE STRENGTHEN IN THE LORD. GOD BLESS YOU AND I LOVE YOU WITH THE LOVE OF GOD......

The "Pryce" Family

November 13, 2008

We Really Miss U! You Will Never Be Forgotten & May Your Family Be Watched Over & Truly Blessed During These Hard Time. :(
-Kiddos

Maxine

November 13, 2008

Back-Nelson Family:

God will see you through this most challenging time.
Keep your eyes focused on God!

Kelly Ruggles

November 13, 2008

Peggy, I am really gonna miss seeing you, and hangin on the boat. You will truly be missed. My deepest sympathies to your family. Our prayers are with you.

CAROLYN ALEXANDER

November 13, 2008

WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU.

very sad in the glades

November 13, 2008

The world has lost a true hero. Peggy was one of a kind! She was one of the kindest and most caring people I've ever known. She had a heart of pure gold and loved all of god's creatures, especially the children and staff of Pioneer Park..She was always looking to help others and would often assist many families here in the Glades. Peggy was a very bright star and will be missed and thought of everyday. I thank god that I had the priviledge of knowing her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Becky Collier

November 13, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of the most incredible person I have ever met. When she spoke of all her students it was with deep passion. I will remember how much life she brought to all of our Dolphin football games. My prayers our with her family and friends.

monica smith

November 13, 2008

mrs nelson was a great person and principal she will be missed dearly and my kids loved her may god continue to bless your family

Ronnie Williams

November 13, 2008

I would like to offer my deepiest condolencies to the family of Mrs. Nelson. She was a great friend and collegue for the past six years she administered to Pioneer Park Elementary. I will miss her dearly. For her husband and children, continue to have faith in the God Almighty who will provide you the needed strength to get through this most difficult time. My prayers are with you always.

ARE"MANIE WILLIAMS

November 13, 2008

YOU WILL BE STRULLY MISSED AT PIONEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAMNKS FOR BRINGING LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO OUR SCHOOL AND BRINGING UP THE SCHOOL GRADES...................................................................XOXO LOVE ALWAYS........LIVE*2*DANCE

Susie

November 13, 2008

May God give you peace that passes, all understand in your time of need.

Rhonda Oksman

November 13, 2008

My fondest memories with Peggy came when I traveled out to the Glades to volunteer at her school! There are so few people in this world with her passion and love for children! My heart goes to her family and the children of Pioneer Park Elementary!

CYNTHIA PITTS

November 13, 2008

MS. NELSON WILL BE MISS FROM THE GLADES, GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AND GIVE THEM STENGTH.

Castro Family

November 13, 2008

We have lost a special person full of LIFE and JOY. Our heart goes out to the family. She will truly be missed.

Sherri Dunning

November 13, 2008

Cousin Peg had a zest for life, a passion for education & a gift of giving of herself. She never knew a stranger-everyone was important. The Ripples in Life that Peg made have made many a Tidal Wave. It is with great comfort to know that Peg is with her little sister Sandy again.

The Evans Family

November 13, 2008

May god be with you and your family.

T. Bussey

November 13, 2008

Mrs. Nelson is a very special person. She will be missed for her love of the Glades children.Anytime a person leaves another area and WANTS to teach and serve in the western community; they are unique. God bless her family.

Alicia Johnson

November 13, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the Nelson
family. She will be missed a lot,She was a nice person and down to earth. Gods love you best.
From the Johnson Family

Love always praying always

November 13, 2008

Ms. Nelson will be missed in the in glades, she was such an inspiration to all of us. We love you all and we will be praying for the family.

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