CHARLOTTE ELLA NELSON

NELSON CHARLOTTE ELLA (BATCH)
Charlotte Ella (Batch) Nelson was born on December 9, 1930, in Elizabeth, PA, to William and Hazel Brinnegar Batch. She departed this life Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Charlotte graduated from Elizabeth High School and received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Duquesne University. She was married August 9, 1950, to the late Calvin Eugene Nelson of Pittsburgh. From this union were two sons, Larry N. Nelson (Theresa) of Columbus, OH and Stephan M. Nelson of Patterson, NJ; two grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren; she is also survived by sisters, Willa Pinnix of Pgh, Laura Bell of Pgh. and Lorene McCrae of Monessen; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many loving friends. She lived her life on her own terms. She started her career as a reporter for the Pittsburgh Courier. For several years she worked in the Public Relations Department at United Way. Later she was named as Director of Publications at Point Park College. After leaving Point Park College, she became a co-owner of the Crazy Quilt Restaurant and Jazz Club on Market Square, bringing in world-renowned jazz musicians. She was an avid traveler, she wrote poems and tributes for every special family occasion, and dabbled in art. Charlotte held a number of noteworthy positions, including President of Women in Broadcasting, President of the local chapter of American Women in Radio, and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She also served as a regular judge for the Pittsburgh Miss Black Ebony Pageant for many years. Friends will be received Saturday, November 1, 2014, from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon at Nazarene Baptist Church, 7053 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, with funeral services following the visitation. Rev. Rickey Burgess, Pastor and Rev. Armenia Johnson, Officiant. Interment will follow in the Homewood Cemetery. Local arrangements by the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Clairton, PA.
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