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Rosa Mae Nelson

03/10/1950 - 07/02/2023

Obituary For Rosa Mae Nelson

Carter Funeral Home announces the heavenly transition of Mrs. Rosa Mae Nelson, of Fitzpatrick, AL.
Mrs. Nelson passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the age of 73.


The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday, July 7, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.


The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the sanctuary of the New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Troy, AL., Rev. Johnny Jiles, pastor.
The eulogy will be delivered by her nephew, Rev. Willie Blackmon.


In accordance with recommended COVID-19 Protocols, all attendees are requested to utilize appropriate facial coverings, maintain social distancing, and minimize physical contact.


Mrs. Rosa Mae Nelson was born March 10, 1950 to the late Cleveland and Annie Johnson in China Grove,
Alabama. At an early age, she became a member of
the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served
as Secretary.


Later she met and married Willie C. Nelson who
preceded her in death. To this union, four children
were born. She departed this life Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her church singing and praising God.


She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters:
Rita Nelson, Fitzpatrick, AL and Pamela Hill, Troy,
AL; two sons: Willie A. Nelson, Fitzpatrick, AL and
Querry R. (Stephanie) Nelson, Union Springs, AL;
four sisters: Mary L. Toney and Minnie Johnson,
Troy, AL, Idell Carlis, Montgomery, AL, Annie Mae
Hubbard, Orlando, FL; sisters-in-law: Etta Nelson,
Mary Johnson, and Elizabeth Nelson, Montgomery,
AL; brother-in-law, J. T. Harrist; ten grandchildren:
DeAundra, Vernita, Jaucedes, ZaKarriya,
Benjamin, Daniel, Jalynn, JaQuarious, JaCorey, and
Runquarious; six great-grandchildren; and other
relatives and friends.


The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Mrs. Rosa Mae Nelson.


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Services

Visitation 2 PM to 5 PM

Jul
7
Carter Funeral Home

109 Holcombe Ave
Union Springs, AL 36089

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Farewell Celebration

Jul
8
New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

186 County Road 7713
Troy, AL 36081

2:00 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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To Our Nelson Family, You'll Have Our Deepest Deepest Condolences In The Passing Of Your Beloved Mother,Continue TO TRUST GODπŸ™ AND HE'LL See You'll Thur...Love You'll Family ❀️

Olivia Middlebrooks

To Our Nelson Family,You'll Have Our Deepest Condolences In The Passing Of Your Beloved Mother,we Thank God for a Lifetime of Memories,Continue to TRUST GOD!! Love You'll Family ❀️ πŸ™βœοΈπŸ˜‡πŸŒ·πŸŒ·πŸ’πŸ’

Olivia Middlebrooks

To my Nelson Family,in the Passing of your Mother my (aunt) You'll have my Deepest Deepest Condolences πŸ™,Continue to TRUST GOD,and HE Will SEE YOU'LL THRU..Love You'll Family...SEE YOU LATER AUNTIE, She's Resting In The Arms Of Our Lord And Savior JESUS CHRISTπŸ™ Love You'll Family πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™βœοΈβœοΈπŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡πŸŒ·πŸŒ·πŸ’πŸ’β€οΈβ€οΈ

Olivia Middlebrooks

To the Nelson Familyyou have my condolences. There's nothing I can say or do . To take away the pain you all must be feeling. But I will say lean and trust Jesus to bring you peace in this tring time. He's all we have to take our hurt away. God through Jesus Christ he will make away ,when it seem there's no way

God Bless you all our hearts feel your pain

Love you All. Carolyn Moultry and Family Melanie M. Magwood and Family TabathaL.Moultry and Family James and Joey Moultry and Family

Carolyn Moultry

My condolences to the family of Rosa Mae Nelson.May God continue to Bless and comfort you during this difficult time. Ansley High School Classmate 1969. Lamar & Ruby Berry Family.

Lamar Berry

With Deepest Deepest Sympathy,To my Family,in the loss of my beloved Sister Rosa Mae, you'll TRUELY TRUELY BE MISSED BY MANY. REST IN PARADISE SIS.TILL WE MEET AGAIN... LOVE YOU SIS, ANNIE MAE..πŸ™πŸ™πŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸŒ·πŸŒ·πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’

Annie Mae Hubbard

Hey mom I miss u so much I can't believe u gone. Left me with saying a word lord Jesus help me through this Amen πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Rita Faye Nelson

To the Nelson family (my cousins) my condolences on the passing of your mother (my aunt) may God give you comfort in the time of your Sorrow, cherish the memories that you have, and carry them in your heart...Jacqulyn croswell (Cookey)

Jacqulyn Croswell

To my cousins Pam,Sweet,Rita,and Remaine, we are praying for you all! We are sorry to hear about the passing of our aunt, but, we give God Glory for her 73 years on this beautiful earth! She will be missed! May God give you all the comfort that you need during this time! Know that you all are in my prayers!! Much Love, Tweet!

Leinor Fayson

My condolence to the family of Mrs. Rosa. May God give you all peace and strength during this difficult time.

Jannie Murray

Praying God give the family strength

Dorisa Lee

God Bless Rosa Mae Nelson's Family; May God Wrap His Arms Around Rosa Mae In Heaven. Bessing for the Family.

Connie Douglas

I love you auntie you were always like a auntie instead of great aunt give grandma Fannie Lou an my mama Hulie a big hug for me πŸ™πŸ˜­πŸ˜˜

Carol Monfiston

My prayers and condolences goes out to the Nelson family. I pray that God gives the family peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Michael Lee

My prayers and condolences goes out to the Nelson family. I pray that God gives the family peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Michael Lee

My Condolences to the family Praying God will keep you all Love You all

Shirley Elder Rhodes

My Condolences to the family, she will be missedIm thankful for what she done fir my dad Love you all Praying God will continue to Bless and keep you all

Shirley Elder Rhodes

Thank you for the confidence and kindness you have displayed by selecting us as your professional services provider. It is an honor to serve and support you. The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home

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