[List] Obituary: Martha (Mrs. John) Nelson

[Cecil Stokes]

Martha Nelson, age 81, passed away at her home on June 18th.

Martha was born in Albertville, Alabama and was preceded in death by her 
parents Eldrid and Annie Lou Hunt, sister Nina Fay Trapp, and husband 
John Nelson. She is survived by her daughter Carol Garland (Wayne), 
grandchildren Cecilia, John, and Jennifer Garland, and great grandson 
Adriano Garland.

Martha attended Albertville High School, Snead Junior College, the 
University of Alabama, and Alabama A & M. She worked as a middle school 
counselor at Mt. Gap Middle School. She was also a member of Trinity 
United Methodist Church. After retiring, she volunteered at Huntsville 
Botanical Gardens, the public library, American Red Cross, Meals on 
Wheels, and through du Midi Women's Club. She loved working in the 
gardens at Magnolia Trace and making flower arrangements for her 
neighbors to enjoy.

A private service will be held at Magnolia Trace on 6/26 in the morning, 
followed by a Celebration of Life at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in 
Albertville, Alabama at 2:30 pm, with graveside burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huntsville 
Botanical Garden, Alabama A &M University, or the charity of your choice 
<http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/huntsville/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coycalz&pid=199139051>.

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