Mrs. Sarah Nelson Ellison

Mrs. Sarah Nelson Ellison

Sarah Ellison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 7, 2007.
New Bern --- Sarah Nelson Bledsoe Ellison, daughter of the late Benjamin H. Nelson, Sr. and Eva Land Nelson, died Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at Two Rivers Healthcare Center. She was 88. Mrs. Ellison was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and was retired from Cherry Point where she worked as a Procurement Officer for the U.S. Navy. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James O. Bledsoe, Sr. and Edwin Ellison; brothers, Benjamin Harrison Nelson, Jr. and Edmond Nelson, and sisters, Elinor Nelson Brown, Rosa Nelson Wildes, and Alma Nelson Hodges. She is survived by one son, James O. Bledsoe, Jr. and his wife Sarah of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daugthers, Virginia Bledsoe Lawson and her husban Glenn of New Bern and Martha Bledsoe Faw and her husband Wiley of New Bern; granddaughter, Kim Rikard and her husband Michael of New Bern; seven other grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Sarah Ellison's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

December 12, 2008

Linda Lockey Dilts posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2008

Bob O'Neal posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2008

Martha Maultsby Sasser posted to the memorial.

5 Entries

Linda Lockey Dilts

December 12, 2008

To Bud, Martha, Virginia and family. I just want to say how very sorry I was to hear of your mother's passing. If we can help in any way, please let us know. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Linda (Lockey) & Jackie Dilts

Bob O'Neal

December 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bud, Martha, Virginia and Familly at this difficult time as you mourn the loss of your mother. I wish we could be there
Bob O'Neal
NBHS 1956

Martha Maultsby Sasser

December 12, 2008

Bud, Virginia, and Martha, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow in the loss of your Mother. May you be comforted to know that old friends care and are thinking of each of you. God Bless you all. Sorry we cannot be there.

Martha & Doug Sasser

Sylvia Styron English

December 12, 2008

Bud, Virginia, Martha
May your memories you shared with your mother bring you comfort and keep her close to you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sylvia (Styron) and William English

Edgar McILwean

December 12, 2008

Bud, Virginia and Martha,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of the loss of your mother and may God be with you and your families.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

CLOSED-Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations

2015 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560

Make a Donation
in Sarah Ellison's name

How to support Sarah's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Sarah Ellison's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Sarah Ellison's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

December 12, 2008

Linda Lockey Dilts posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2008

Bob O'Neal posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2008

Martha Maultsby Sasser posted to the memorial.