Mary Nelson

Mary Margaret Nelson

Aug. 14, 1950-Dec. 31, 2015

Mary Margaret Nelson was not only a high school and college English teacher, but also an inspiration, role model, and shoulder to lean on for all those who knew her. Her love of the Lord was evident in her daily actions and love for all those with whom she came in contact. She forever changed the lives of those she taught, befriended, and loved.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Ron Nelson; daughter, Rachel Alexander (Will); sons, Philip Nelson (Ashley) and Johnathan Nelson (Kelly); grandchildren, Darrell and Sarah Gilliland, Ethan Nelson, and Caroline Nelson; sisters, Lynne Hunt and Theresa Johns.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 5-7pm at Palmerdale United Methodist Church. Services will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11:00am at the church. Burial will immediately follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Positive Choices (formerly Sav A Life) at 1120 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, AL 35235 in memory of Mary Margaret Nelson. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.