Sally Anne Nelson

Sally Anne Nelson, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Ray Paul Nelson, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 14, 2025. A Liturgy Service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, at 2:00 pm. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will take place at Holy Family Cemetery, 92 Centre Ave., Rockland, MA, at later date.

Sally was born May 5, 1936 in Rockland, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Peter Edward Gilmartin and Hilda Holmes Chase Gilmartin.

At 46, Sally fulfilled a lifelong ambition by graduating from New Hampshire Vocational Technical College's nursing program and becoming a licensed practical nurse. She had a passion for travel, taking multiple cross-country trips and several cruises with her husband. Her family was extremely important to her; she frequently hosted family reunions and maintained strong bonds with her numerous nieces and nephews. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of almost 70 years, she is survived by her daughters, Debra Sarvis (Glen), Ellen Welch (Greg); six grandchildren, Margaret Sarvis, Abigail O'Quinn (Matthew), Stephen Welch (Karin), Tyler Nelson (Erin), Travis Nelson, and Arianna Nelson; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, four brothers, and her son, Paul Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Hospice.

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