Velma Dean Nelson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Velma Dean Nelson of Ava, Missouri, who passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Dean Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Mathes and Ethel Mathes (Albright); her husband Herbert; her son Rick; and her brother Don Mathes.
She is survived by: her daughter Debbie Whitaker; her grandchildren, Mandy, Trey Lehmann, Randall and Sara Whitaker; her great grandchildren, Alex (Haley), Amy (Travis), Kasey (Hannah), Carlie (Dathan) and Shelby; her great great grandchild Tessa; and her sister Thelma Neff. She is also survived by many nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Family requests donations to the Union Grove Cemetery.
