Cornelia Ruth (Bible) Nelson

Cornelia Ruth (Bible) Nelson, 86, of Franklin, WV passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV.

She was born November 29, 1938, a daughter of the late George W. and Ethel Mae (Beverage) Bible.

A Christian, Mrs. Nelson was a member of the former Harper Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also a homemaker and a typical farm girl who raised sheep, cattle, chickens, and loved horses—her favorite being “Pal”. In the spring, she produced and sold maple syrup, and in the summer, she would mow, rake, and bale hay. Additionally, she loved gardening, canning, and providing food to her family throughout the year. Mrs. Nelson had been employed with Hanover Shoe Company as well as Marshall’s. She enjoyed watching her boys play ball in their youth and always stressed to them the importance of education and hard work. Many will recall how she faithfully helped her children and stood by them. She was well known throughout the community for her strong work ethic and for being strong-willed. Above all, she will be remembered as a caring wife, mother, and grandmother who also helped to raise her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Wilson Nelson; sisters, Phillis Brady, Nola Williams, Patricia Crane; and brother, Forrest Bible.

She is survived by five sons, Wayne Wilson Nelson and wife, Debbie of Franklin, Jerry Lee Nelson and wife, June of Franklin, Charles Eugene Nelson and wife, Marsha of Franklin, Donald “Lynn” Nelson and wife, Kathy of Moyers, and Kenny Wade Nelson and wife, Carla Folks of Franklin; daughter, Cassandra King and husband, Ryan of Bridgewater; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great- grandchild; as well as sisters, Ruby Munch of Florida, Joyce Ann Swisher of Verona, Va., and Jenny Butler of Front Royal, Va.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, with pastors Paul Schafer and Angela Lambert officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Grass Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Noah Nelson, Seth Davis, Jared Nelson, Bryttian Depue, Adam Nelson, Abe Nelson, Aaron Nelson, and Tyler Folks-Nelson.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made Blue Grass Cemetery, 3042 Blue Grass Valley Road, Blue Grass, Va. 24413.