Mary Etta Nelson

mary nelson

October 17, 1918 ~ September 17, 2000


Resided in: Asheville, NC

Asheville - Mary Etta Ledford Nelson, 81, of 227 Broadway Street, died Sunday, September 17, 2000 in the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville.

She was born, October 17, 1918 in Yancey County but lived most of her life in Buncombe County.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Dullie McMahan Ledford and wife of the late John David Nelson, who died in 1971. She was also preceded in death by a step-son, David Lee Nelson, a sister and two brothers.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by one sister, Bertie Fleming of Hendersonville; three brothers, Edgar Ledford and his wife Alice of Fairview, Alvin Ledford and his wife Rose of Fairview, John Ledford and his wife Nell of Fletcher; a sister-in-law, Thelma Ledford of Black Mountain and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 am Wednesday in the Fletcher First Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Roy Waldroup. Interment will be in Shepherd Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.

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  1. Mary was a wonderful person. My grand parents Andy, Phyllis lived in Mary’s apartment upstairs and she was so good to them she took good care of them both. When I first met Mary I loved hearing her stories about the old days. She will be missed by all of us.. Our prayers are with the family and God bless you.


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