Elma Mae Nelson

Elma Mae Nelson obituary, Orange Park, FL

Elma Mae Nelson

Elma Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery on Dec. 12, 2025.
Elma Mae Nelson, a very special Angel was born on November 23,1942. She returned to heaven on November 22,2025 at the age of 83 years old. Elma was born in Blunts town Florida, to parents Addie Mae Nelson and William Donald Nelson. She had two sisters, Virginia Nettles, and is survived by Patricia Mead. She had two brothers, William Nelson and survived by James Nelson.
Elma was a very caring soul, she never met an Enemy. She had many friends in her life time. Even though she couldn't write or read, she loved to draw and did very well, she did needle point drawings. She liked bingo, she loved to bowl and to be included in all activities.
She was loved by everyone who knew her and she taught many of us how to live and love better. She was an Angel sent to Earth to make it a better place and teach us true love, she loved everyone, and everyone loved her. She changed everyone who knew her and made them a better person by the love and patience she showed us.
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