Sylvia C. Nelson, 81, Owensboro, died Saturday January 2, 2021 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Norwich, England on May 19, 1939 to the late James Cheetham and Frances Cooper Cheetham. Connie retired from Habitat for Humanity where she was the Office Manager. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and our best friend! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Cheetham; and a son, Wade William Nelson.
Survivors include a son, Bruce Nelson, Jr. of Alexandria, KY; daughters, Julie Ann Hurkmans (Lisa Kerr) of Ridgeville, SC, Lori Lee Hayden (Robert) of Owensboro, and Bonnie Jo Bradley (Robbie) of Calhoun; ten grandchildren, Brandy Bratcher, Chris Nelson, Ashley Solis, E. J. Benningfield, Cassie Stevens, Brittany Nareski, Collin Nelson, Hannah Nelson, Shannell Hayden, and Jennifer Roberts; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Barry Belton (Janet) of Surrey, England; sister-in-law, Gwen Cheetham of England; niece Sarah Cheetham of England; and a nephew Dave Cheetham of England.
Private services will be held. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Connie’s family would like to offer special thanks the staffs of Dr. Maheshwari and Dr. Abel, and to Hospice of Western Kentucky.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301 or American Cancer Society, ATTN: RFL of Daviess-McLean, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.