Ida May Nelson Obituary
In loving memory of Ida May Nelson (Richmond, Virginia), who departed this world on January 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Ida May leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Louis C. Gregory and Patrick G. Nelson; her parents, Richard Monroe Taylor and Mary Southworth Taylor; her siblings, Richard Taylor Jr., David R. Taylor, Bessie Lee Brown and Mary Anne Nelson; and her stepdaughter Kathy Berkle.
She is survived by: her children, Bill Gregory (Bitsy) and Diane Goldberg (Rich); her stepdaughter Gail Blue (Pat); her stepson-in-law Paul Berkle; her grandchildren, Kristin Mirman (Steve), Will Gregory (Michelle), Josh Goldberg (Elly), Ben Goldberg, Elana Coffman (Terry) and Dan Goldberg (Renata); her stepgrandchildren, Robert Blue (Adele), Kristen Brooks (Bo), Joe Blue, Keith Berkle (Alicia) and Carey Berkle; her great grandchildren, Maddie, Nate, Caroline, Laura Mirman, Connor, Tyler, Ella Gregory, Moshe, Malky, Dalia, Avi and Rory Goldberg; her great great grandchild Bennett; her sister-in-law Jean Taylor; and her cousins, Bernice, Ruth and Brenda. She is also survived by 13 step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home (11020 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
