Phyllis Satterlee Nelson

Phyllis Satterlee Nelson, age 92, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012, at her home in Berea, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-three years, Raymond Wesley Nelson, who passed away on November 14th of this year. She was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Nelson, and a brother, Raymond Satterlee. Survivors include five children: Doris (Robert) Brinson, Kenneth (Connie) Nelson, Frankye (Warren) May, Linda (Mark) Wygoda, Rebecca (David) Evans, and daughter-in-law, Angela Nelson (Ted) Knight; 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was born November 24, 1919, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Frank and Minnie Satterlee. She graduated from Campbell County High School in 1938 and attended Eastern Kentucky University. She was the first woman to receive the University’s Regent’s Oratorical Award. She married Raymond Nelson in 1939 and taught in Campbell County School District for 10 years, both elementary and high school. She taught several years in the Hamilton City School District, Hamilton, OH. Her many essays and poems were published in the Kentucky Post, Times Star, and Hamilton Journal News. Her poetry was also published by the International Poetry Organization. She was a life-long Methodist and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hamilton, OH. After moving to Berea, KY in 2010, she attended the Berea United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM with the funeral following at Noon. Memorials may be sent to the Berea United Methodist Church, 101 Fee Street, Berea, KY 40403.

4 comments:

  1. Angie PerryNovember 24, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    My sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. May the special memories that you have help you in the days ahead to cope. At times like these, the God of all comfort can soothe the pain in our hearts with his promise that there will be a future "resurrection" back to life. Jesus said, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."--John 5:28, 29

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  2. gardener1955November 24, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I am so sorry to read of the passing of Phyllis Nelson. I remember your Mom always in the presence of your Dad, Ray. She always spoke when in the yard growing up, keeping all of us "in line". Her home was always immaculate, as I can attest whenever we would be asked to care for the pets when the family would be away on vacation. Such sorrow I cannot imagine at this time; but, she lived a very full life and will live on in the legacy of each of you, her children. Blessings and Peace to each of you. In Christ, Steve Dalton, neighbor

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  3. AnonymousNovember 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Our love & prayers are with you, Doris, and family. We had such fond memories of school. May God be with you & yours. Love, Evonne & Paul McFarland

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  4. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your parents, they were fine people. We remember their faithfulness to Grace church and the very gracious hospitality that they always showed their guests. We treasure the wood projects that your dad shared with us and the many happy memories of the brief time we knew them. Rev.John and Rose Harra

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