Trena Gravely Nelson's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Trena Gravely Nelson

September 15, 1946 - June 25, 2025 (78 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Trena Gravely Nelson's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

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Trena Gravely Nelson

September 15, 1946 - June 25, 2025 (78 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Trena Gravely Nelson Obituary

The memory of Trena Gravely Nelson (Salem, Virginia), who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Trena Gravely Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her former husband George Gravely; and her father Galen. She is survived by: her husband Martin "Ed" Nelson; her children, Lynn Dickerson (Jim), David Gravely (Ann) and Beth Gravely (Nathan); her siblings, Jerry Bush, Gale Feather (Sam) and Donnie Bush; and her stepdaughters, Susan Lee, Mary Elizabeth Nelson-Jones (Chris) and Nina Nelson. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral Home (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sherwood Memorial Park (1250 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory



Mon

June 30

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Simpson Funeral Home
5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019

Tue

July 01

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Simpson Funeral Home
5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019

Tue

July 01

Burial

11:00 AM

Sherwood Memorial Park
1250 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153

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