Sarah Karen "Sallie" Nelson's obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Sarah Karen "Sallie" Nelson

October 27, 1936 - April 14, 2025 (88 years old)

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Sarah Karen "Sallie" Nelson's obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kyger Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Sarah Karen "Sallie" Nelson

October 27, 1936 - April 14, 2025 (88 years old)

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Sarah Karen Nelson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sarah Karen Nelson of Harrisonburg, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sarah Karen left this world on April 14, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sarah Karen Nelson to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Sarah Karen shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Sarah Karen farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She is survived by: her husband James "Jim" Nelson; her children, Lisa and Ward; and her granddaughters, Rachel and Mae.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Meredith Chapel - Sunnyside Retirement Community (3935 Sunnyside Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sunnyside Fellowship Fund (https://www.sunnyside.cc) or the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kyger Funeral Homes & Crematory



Wed

May 07

Memorial service

10:00 AM

Meredith Chapel - Sunnyside Retirement Community
3935 Sunnyside Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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