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<b>Martha Nelson</b>, age 81, passed away at her home on June 18th.
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<p>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. <br>
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<p>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. <br>
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<p>A private service will be held at Magnolia Trace on 6/26 [at
10:30] 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. <br>
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<p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Huntsville Botanical Garden, Alabama A &M University, or the
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<p>Martha's daughter Carol Garland wants all of Martha's Thiokol
friends to know that they/we are invited to attend the service
billed in the newspaper as "private."<br>
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<p>The "private service" scheduled for Saturday morning at 10:30
is open to Magnolia Trace residents and others under certain
conditions. One condition is that visitors to this retirement
community must either be vaccinated appropriately (and possibly
verify this) or test negative on entry (usually $25 fee and time
to read results). Another condition is that Madison County not
go to the dogs in Covid-19 testing before Saturday. Parking may
be a challenge for those not arriving early but there will be
plenty of space around Constellation Drive, just requiring the
driver to walk like in a shopping center after dropping off
passengers at the Clubhouse where the service will be held.<br>
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