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Emily Nelson Obituary
EMMA LEE NELSON "Emily"
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Emily Nelson of Silver Spring, MD, peacefully took her eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alphonso J. Nelson, Jr; mother, Willie R. Nickens; sisters, Elizabeth Nickens Johnson, Jeanne Nickens Travis and brother, Joseph Nickens. She is survived by children: Beverly Nelson Dawson and Anthony "Tony" J. Nelson; brother, Charles R. Nickens, Jr., brother-in-law, Charles Mandy; sisters-in-law, Juanita Mandy, Maria Mandy Gardener, Veronica Mandy and Edith Nickens; daughter-in-law, Marie Nelson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Dawson, Kourtney Dawson, Wesley Nelson and Michael Nelson; granddaughter-in-law, Quiana Dawson and great-grandchildren, Marcus Milroe and Chloe Dawson. She is also survived by two nieces, two nephews, and other relatives and friends. Service and interment were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of Emma Nelson may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, #100, Rockville, MD 20850 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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Cathy Sampson
March 27, 2012
Hi Beverly,
(I hope you get this message - not sure when the Post takes down the guest book.). I'd love to reconnect with you to catch up and share a few memories. My best email address is at work: [email protected] -- I can also be reached at [email protected], but I don't check it too regularly. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you, once things settle down a bit.
Cathy
March 13, 2012
Mom we miss you dearly. However we continue to rejoice in your victory and knowing that you are in the best hands..
Cathy Sampson
March 10, 2012
To Beverly (and your entire family), please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your precious mother. I have fond memories of her from our childhood - our families' shared experiences at Bunker Hill, our enjoying each others' birthday parties, our mother/daughter days while in CampFire Girls - your mon was always so sweet and kind to me. Even after all these years, whenever I drive up Eastern Avenue past your old house, I think of you and your mom. She was a treasure, and I'll always be glad to have known her. You take good care,
Cathy
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