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I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John Kurtz
July 28, 2008 | Lawrence, KS
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Caressa C. Nelson
Topeka, Kansas
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Send FlowersCaressa C. Nelson, age 34, of Topeka, passed away July 3, 2008. She was born July 14, 1973 in Emporia, KS the daughter of Leonard Smith and Jima Hope Smith. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1991. She then attended Allen County Community College. She married Joel Nelson, they later divorced. Caressa enjoyed working with children with special needs. She especially enjoyed her family and Harley rides. She is survived by her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Smith of Topeka; a maternal grandmother, Evelyn M. Hope of Topeka; her mother, Jima Hope of Gainesville, Florida; her step father, Richard Morrissey of Berryton, KS; a companion, Tom Dale of Topeka; three sons, Lee Nelson, Nick Nelson and Zack Nelson, all of Topeka; two brothers, Jason Morrissey of Topeka and Bill Smith of Carbondale and four sisters, Laura VanDonge of Topeka, Jennifer Day of Burbank, CA, Marissa Smith of Carbondale and Janie Smith of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. She will lie in state from noon 9:00 p.m. Tuesday with family visitation from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Cremation will follow the services. Memorials may be made to the Caressa Nelson memorial fund and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Caressa C. Nelson
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We are so sorry for all of you. May God bless you and keep you always.
Robert and Marsha Neiswender
July 19, 2008 | Topeka, KS
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ZACK AND NICK, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MRS SHEETZ(SCHOOL)
MARY SHEETZ
July 17, 2008 | TOPEKA, KS
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Lee, Zach, and Nick,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I was out of town for the funeral but Mr. Burns told me as soon as I returned. Be strong and know that she did love you all dearly. I will keep you all in my prayers. - Mrs. Bell (former teacher)
Stacey Bell
July 14, 2008 | Topeka, KS
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I am so sorry for your loss, Caressa was a wonderful person! She was always there for anyone who needed her! She will be greatly missed by all. I worked with her for several years and students she worked with loved her and she was wonderful with them. She was truly gifted in that way!
Clara Sowers
July 10, 2008 | Berryton, KS
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Our heart is saddened for my cousin Evelyn, Jima and her children and Caressa's three sons. God bless you all.
Adeline and Larry Shaw
July 08, 2008 | San Diego, CA
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To: Lee, Nick, Zach, Tom, Jason and Caressa's family.
My heart goes out to you. Caressa had the biggest heart, I will miss her more than you ever know. She was always there for us no matter how she was feeling. My thoghts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. We must all stay together as the little family full of joy that we was, for her. She wouldn't want it any other way. She's now with Josh and flying free. And will be watching over all of us and guiding us all from heaven....
Judi Kalina
July 08, 2008 | Topeka
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Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Nathan and Melissa Serrano
July 08, 2008 | Topeka, KS
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To Caressa's family - Caressa was a beautiful and kind woman. She will be greatly missed. I wish for you the strength to make it through this sad time.
Sue Lynn
July 08, 2008 | Topeka, KS
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