Mary Nelson

Mrs. Mary Rockholt Nelson, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011. A native Lando, SC, Mrs. Nelson was a daughter of the late John and Willie Mae Rockholt. Born on September 17, 1933 she was a devoted member of the Eastern Star where she served as treasurer for many years. She was also a member of Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, the Pink Ladies and loved to play bingo. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband Grover Nelson and three brothers. Surviving are two sons Robert McGuire and his wife Sandy of Catawba and Michael Nelson and his wife Susan of York; one brother John Newton Rockholt of Lando; and three grandchildren Cortney McGuire of Myrtle Beach and Madison and Jaiden Nelson of York. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Nelson will be held Thursday at 11am at Grandview Memorial Park - S. Cherry Road with Rev. Bill McCutchinson. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Wednesday at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 993 Rock Hill, SC 29731.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home

Service Information

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 11:00am, Grandview Memorial Park