OBIT: Mamie B. NELSON, 2008, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http: //www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- NELSON, Mamie B. 03/10/08 Daily American Mamie B. Nelson, 84, Somerset, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died March 7, 2008, at Somerset Hospital. Born Feb. 28, 1924, in Beckley, W.Va., the daughter of Charlie H. and Annie E. (Robinson) Nelson. Preceded in death by loving parents; husband, Philip B. Spory; grandson, David G. Dupont Jr.; sisters, Louise and Lola; and brothers, Preston, Charlie and Claude. Survived by these children, Charlie L. Johnson and wife, Sheila, Ballengee, W.Va.; Judy Snuffer and Rosemary Gardner, both of Somerset; and Phyllis Spory Ohler and husband, Terry, Stoystown; grandchildren, Roger and Tammy Snuffer, David L. and Kay Snuffer, Rosemary Snuffer, Scott and Sallie Snuffer, Barry and Heather Gardner, Christian and Stephen Walters, Lori and Jason Krause, Justin Ohler, Malorie and James Tedrow; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Sister of Eddie Nelson and wife, Helen, Philadelphia, and Shirley White, Loraine, Ohio. Graduate of cosmetology and slenderizing schools and had her own flower shop. She rode one of the first wagon trains through Somerset County in the early 1970s. She enjoyed walking, spending time with her family, tap dancing and baking. Family will received friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Additional viewing from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Melton Funeral Home, Beckley, W.Va. The Rev. Bobby Combs officiating. Entombment, Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be given to Medi Home Hospice, 308 Haynes St., Johnstown, PA 15901. MAMIE B NELSON 28 Feb 1924 07 Mar 2008 (V) 15501 (Somerset, Somerset, PA) (none specified) 233-58-2567 West Virginia