Katherine Nelson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Katherine Nelson of Athens, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on May 16, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Katherine Nelson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband TJ Nelson; her parents, George Strong and Margaret Strong; her daughter Cheryl Wallace; and her son-in-law Bobby Ladd.
She is survived by: her sisters, Jeanette Briggs and Violet Smith; her children, Donald "Don" Santaniello (Mollie), Patsy Ladd, Terry Nelson (Lisa) and Nick Santaniello (Amy); her grandchildren, Brandon Ladd (Julie), TJ Nelson (Shauna), Dustin Nelson, Nicholas Santaniello (Cady), Anna Santaniello and Amanda Mendenhall; her great grandchildren, Tucker, Scarlett, Paxton, Ezekiel Ladd, Grayson Mendenhall and Georgiana Santaniello; her close friends, Jeanne Thum, Darlene, Johnny, Parker Smith, Judy and Mike Smith; her pet Rosie; Jeff.
