Eileen Nelson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Eileen Nelson in Bridgewater, Virginia, born in New Haven, Connecticut, who passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eileen Nelson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward John Schmitt, Sr. and Lydia Petocchi Schmitt. She is survived by: her children, Eileen and Dick; and her grandchildren, Jacqueline Nelson (Elspeth Macmillan) of Boston, MA, Edward Nelson of Brooklyn, NY, Allison Robinson (Kevin) of Atlanta, GA and Reed Farnen of Atlanta, GA..

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 20th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Hall of Presidents (3rd Floor Jmu D-Hall).

Donations in her honor can be made to Cats Cradle https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io or The Nelson Family Scholarship at JMU http://bit.ly.