Gertrude R. Nelson, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Gertrude was a devoted member for 67 years at Guiding Star Baptist Church. She loved gardening and going to the park. She always loved walking Flaget Field and staying healthy and fit. She retired from Audubon Hospital as a pediatric nurse after 35 faithful years of service.
She was born on April 18, 1924 in Americus, Georgia to Allen and Jesse (Rushin) Kimble. She is preceded in death by her father, Allen Kimble, mother, Jesse Rushin; loving husband of 60 years, Alfonso Nelson Sr.; son, Alfonso Nelson, Jr..
Gertrude is survived by her loving family, son, Wiley Nelson; granddaughters, Kimberly (Charles) Nelson, Eunice (Antonio) Nelson, LaVerne Woodson; 11 Great-grandchildren, 17; Great-great-grandchildren; daughter-In-Law, Doris Nelson, daughter-in-law, Katie Nelson; cousin, John Lee Rushin; good friend, Stella Dorsey. As well as a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Guiding Star Baptist Church, (2724 Muhammad Ali Blvd.). Her celebration of life service will be at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, at Guiding Star Baptist Church with burial to follow at Green Meadows Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.
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