Martha Bosworth-Nelson's Obituary
Martha Bosworth-Nelson, 79, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Martha was born March 20, 1940, in Oak Park, the daughter of William Terrance and Marion Joan (Benkert) Bosworth.
Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” Nelson; her children, Robert (Judith) Nelson of Corinna, Maine; Moira (Christopher) Atkinson of Decatur; and Heather (Shayne) Burnem of Florence, Oregon; her grandchildren, Emma Grace, Esther, Robert, Caleb, Joshua, Maxwell, Samuel, Mitchell, Dara (Syvannah), Hannah (Tanner), and Eli; a great-grandchild, Harvey; her brothers, Joseph (Janet) Bosworth of Australia; and Robert (Gerry) Bosworth of Houston, Texas; her sisters, Mary (Ed) Bahniuk of Solomon Island, Maryland; and Patricia (Bill) Kelleher of Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Gerald Bosworth.
Martha was a breeder and a trainer of Brittany Dogs for many years. She also enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Honoring Martha Bosworth Nelson’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by the Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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