Evelyn B. Nelson's Obituary
Evelyn Blake Nelson, a true southern lady, passed away on August 17, 2017 at the age of 82. Evelyn was born and raised in Middlesex County. She attended Averett College and settled in Richmond, Virginia where she met and married her husband, Epes Luttrell Nelson. They moved to Leesburg in 1966, where they raised their two children. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, and friend remembered for her southern cooking, quilting, gardening, and decorating. She also enjoyed watching college sports, going to Loudoun County craft fairs, antiquing and being a grandmother. Evelyn worked as an office manager for several real estate companies in Leesburg, Virginia for over 25 years.
Evelyn is survived by her two children: Monty Nelson (wife Donna), and Anne Nelson-Pieper (husband Randy). She enjoyed a large family including six grandchildren: David Nelson (wife Jena) and their son Harrison, Josh Burruss (wife Heather) and their children: Sophia, Lilliana and Noah, Maclay Pieper, Katie Pieper (significant other Kevin Abt), Becky Stratton (husband John) and their children: James and Amanda, and Sarah Pieper and her children: Linden and Nate.
Evelyn was blessed with her special extended family member and caregiver, Teresa Prada (husband Roberto). She will be greatly missed by all who love her.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Epes Luttrell Nelson, parents Robert Yancy and Louise (Muse) Blake and a brother Robert Turner Blake.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 22, 2017 from 4:30PM to 7:30PM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175. Funeral Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring Hospice at www.capitalcaring.org/donate.
What’s your fondest memory of Evelyn?
What’s a lesson you learned from Evelyn?
Share a story where Evelyn's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Evelyn you’ll never forget.
How did Evelyn make you smile?