Mary Nelson

MARY NELSON Click here to view Mary's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mary Emlyn Martin Nelson, 80, went home to be with her heavenly father on Monday, September 21, 2009 at her home in Shelley, Idaho. She was born June 18, 1929, in Conway, South Carolina to Dwight and Emaline Martin. She had two brothers and two sisters. Mary lost her mother at a young age but her father lived into his sixties. She remained in South Carolina until she married Dolphie McCoy Moore and they had six children. The family moved to Jacksonville, Florida where their union ended after 11 years. Mary and her children moved to Idaho Falls in 1964 to start a new life. It was here where she met the love of her life, Kay R. Nelson. They were married August 6, 1971 in Elko, Nevada. Mary worked at the R.T. French Company in Shelley for over 10 years. They moved to Boise where she worked at Hewlett Packard for over 13 years. Kay and Mary built a beautiful cabin in Donnelly, Idaho where they lived on the lake and she especially enjoyed fishing on the Cascade Lake . Mary remained Kay’s “Little Sweetheart” and always will. When the time came that Mary needed help in her everyday living, Kay was always there for her. Her daughter, Cheryl started to help Kay out with Mary’s care a couple of years ago and was a great help to Mary, Kay and all of the family. Mary loved to fish, quilt, garden and spend time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Kay Daughter: Brenda (Ron) Lott, Idaho Falls; Daughter: Wanda Kelso, Idaho Falls; Daughter: Cheryl Simons, Idaho Falls; Son: Jerry Moore, Idaho Falls; Son: Charles Moore, Idaho Falls; 15 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Geddes (Buddy) Moore, her mother and father and two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Reverend Donald L. Hammer of the Adoration Fellowship Ministries officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Todd lottr2@aol.com I miss you, Grandma, but I know that you are in the place of your dreams! I will always and forever miss you and think of you. I love you Grandma!! Debbie Martin Feathers cdfeathers@yahoo.com Uncle Kay, Brenda, Wanda, Cheryl, Jerry and Charles, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary. The family circle is no longer broken for she is now with her parents, brothers and sisters. I have great memories of the vacations to South Carolina. Aunt Mary was always smiling and very caring. She will be missed. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time and I pray that God will give you the strength you need. May He bless each of you and lift you up in the days ahead. Debbie, Clint, Ryan & Maranda Feathers Ronald Morgan emorganron@msn.com Sorry for you loss. My thoughts and Prayers will be with you. Ron