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Luiza Nelson Obituary
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Luiza J. Nelson, of Greensboro, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, February 25, 2008.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 28, at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Dan Alderman officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at the Nelson Family Cemetery in Fancy Gap, Virginia.
Mrs. Nelson was born March 10, 1922, in Surry County to Harrison and Maude Hicks Johnson. She was a devoted and loving "sweet" wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her love will live on.
She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Perry Wayne Bottoms, Victor Eric Gortman, Billy Lynn Nelson, and one great-grandchild, Montana Lee Tilley.
Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband of 70 years, John "Rufus" Nelson; daughters, Earline Logan (AC), Barbara Bottoms (Billy), Patty N. Jessup (Gary), and Jeannie Gortman; sons, Billy Nelson (Micky), Johnny Nelson (Virginia), Thomas Nelson, and Roger Dale Nelson (Janice); sister, Daisy Lee Colours; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lambeth- Troxler Funeral Service and at other times at the Jessup Grove Baptist Church Annex House, 4530 Jessup Grove Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.
Memorials may be made to Greensboro Hospice and Palliative Care, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.
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Frances Freeman Johnson
February 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I will always remember her generosity and kindness. God Bless.
Patty Jessup
February 28, 2008
Mama,I know you are in heaven,your love, guidance and beautiful smile will be with us always.Daddy will be alright and our love for you is eternal. Your loving children,grandchildren,great grandchildren,great great grandchildren,great,great great grandchildren.God says Job well done my child.
Julian Brooks
February 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family especially Jeannie Gortman and Danny Nelson. I would rather be in your company at times like this.May God be you.
Sandra Brown
February 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, she was a very special lady who always had a smile for everyone she met.
Nancy Wescott, Bobby Goins,
Sam Goins, Sandra Brown
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Pat Robinson
February 27, 2008
Your smile, love and kindheartness will never be forgotten.
Love, "Little" Pat
Alice Thomas
February 27, 2008
I will Miss you Grandma, you were a big part of my Life, and ever grandchild you ever had. You touch all of us. We love you! YOU WILL BE MISS
Wayne and Bonnie Thomas
February 27, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Wayne, Bonnie and family
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