Kathy Nelson

1963 - 2014

Kathy Nelson obituary, 1963-2014, Savannah, GA

Kathy Nelson

1963 - 2014

BORN

1963

DIED

2014

Kathy Nelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2014.
Kathy Wimer Nelson - SAVANNAH - Kathy Wimer Nelson, 50, died Friday, August 22, 2014 of complications from a sudden illness. She was born in Newton, New Jersey, October 16, 1963. She graduated from Norfolk High School in Norfolk, NE in 1982 and received a degree in elementary education from Kearney State College, Kearney, NE in 1987. She was a teacher in Omaha, NE, San Diego, CA, and Morgantown, WV. For the past 15 years, Kathy lived happily in Savannah with her husband Danny B. Nelson and their son Cooper, age 8. She was a devoted wife and mother who shared her talents and joy for life with her family, friends and Isle of Hope United Methodist Church community. Kathy walked quietly through life with strength and grace. She provided inspiration without trying to inspire. Its beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart. -Oscar Wilde. Kathy was the daughter of Bonnie B. Wimer of Savannah and the late Harold E. Wimer. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John J. Belt and Georgiana Belt Smith, step-grandfather, Richard Smith, and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Wimer. She is survived by her sister, Pamela W. Logue (Jerry), brother, John B. Wimer (Becky) and their children, Joseph, Anna, Daniel and Michael. uncle and aunt, Ralph and Marcia Wimer, their children, Michael Wimer (family) and Melanie Ellsworth (family), and her aunt, Nan Smith, brother-in-law, Dana Nelson and wife, Georgette. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2014 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd., Savannah, GA with a reception to follow at the church immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Living Vine, 535 E. 54th Street, Savannah, GA (www.thelivingvine.org) or National Kidney Foundation, Finance Dept., 30 East 33rd. St, New York, NY, 10016 (www.kidney.org/donate) Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News August 24, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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September 4, 2014

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August 26, 2014

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August 25, 2014

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September 4, 2014

Dear Danny, please accept my condolences. I am sorry we couldn't do better. Please be assured that Ryan is a superb doc. Kathy received the best of care and caring. We both pray for Kathy and her family. Tony Costrini

JT Stanton

August 26, 2014

Danny – My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God bless you and your family. – JT Stanton

Shawna Shill

August 25, 2014

Danny, my deepest sorrow and condolences to you and your family. Kathy was a sweet, kind and gentle person. I will forever carry her beautiful smile in my heart. She was truly a blessing and she will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 25, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Kathy and her family years ago when living in Petersburg WV. My condolences to her entire family during this very difficult and painful time.
Sincerely,
Becky Hawse Schaeffer

Javier and Rebecca Andrade

August 24, 2014

We are so sorry for your lost we will keep u and your family in my preyers God Bless to u and your family if u need any plz feel to ask.

Sharon Williams

August 24, 2014

My prayers goes out to the family,may God give strength and peace.

Eric Hobday

August 24, 2014

My deepest sympathy on your sudden and tragic loss.

Richard and Kathy Kurazawa

August 24, 2014

Danny, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything we can do for you.

Mike and Jean Drake

August 24, 2014

We are so very sad to hear of Kathy's passing. We have so many fond memories of Kathy. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Pat

August 23, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

Chuck Webb

August 23, 2014

Very few times in our lives do we meet Angels sent by God, Kathy was one! Kathy and Danny are special people in our lives. The memories of her and our dog Bama will be forever. Her laughter and smile are implanted into our being forever also, and for that we are truely blessed. Chuck & Melissa Webb

August 23, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. May God be with you.

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