Loretta Nelson's Obituary
Loretta Nelson of St Petersburg, Florida passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 in Northside Hospital, St Petersburg after some recent health challenges. She was 78.
Loretta was born in Chicago, Illinois January 23, 1941; the beautiful daughter of the late Robert and Helen Boehm. She had retired as an order processor and data entry employee with Patchington Co. and various other retail shipping firms. Loretta embraced life and the many adventures that came her way. She enjoyed spending time at the Hard Rock in Tampa and throwing darts throughout the bay area including the Elks Lodge, VFW Posts, American Legion Post and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Her favorite destination, however, was the Florida Keys. There, she enjoyed all types of activities including the Key West Night life, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and lobster diving. Loretta had an adventuresome spirit and had a “firecracker” personality. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Nelson (1994). Loretta is survived by her loving daughter, Robin Brassine; two grandsons, Thomas J. Lane and Michael A. Lane (Lindsey) and one great grandson, Tyler J. Lane. She is also survived by her dear brother, George Boehm and his wife Rosalind. Loretta leaves behind three nephews, Robert, Bart (Sandy) and Bret as well as four great nephews; Jake, Jamie, Jonathan and Frank.
Visitation will be held from 6pm - 8pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 49th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Funeral services will be 10am Friday, February 15, 2019 at the funeral home. Loretta will be laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion of Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 3505 E Frontage Rd #145, Tampa, FL 33607 or online at https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate
Online condolences and memories may be shared on Loretta’s tribute page at www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com
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