It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Valerie Kay Nelson of Central City, Kentucky, born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 11, 2023, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valerie Kay Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her daughter Lucinda Lao; her parents, Theodore Whitla and Francis Whitla; and her brother Patrick Whitla. She is survived by : her husband Tony Nelson; her children, B. J. Lao (Hollie), Kim Nelson, Karl Nelson, Jr. (T. J.) and Tiffany McKaig (Josh); and her siblings, Linda Whitla, Bob Whitla (Sheila) and Tim Whitla (Becky). She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Valerie Kay Nelson Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Central City, KY 42330 or online at http://www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tucker Funeral Home