Mary D. Nelson

1913–2010 (age 97)

Biography

Mary D. Nelson entered the world in 1913 and spent her long life tending to the people and places she loved, her generosity becoming a touchstone for her community.

Now resting at Arlington National Cemetery, her memory endures among the peaceful groves that honor those who lived with purpose.

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