Mrs. Vivian Gray Nelson
(April 10, 1931 - May 4, 2025)
Viewing Location: Second Calvary Baptist Church, 1110 Mason Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Monday, May 12, 2025/ 1:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Second Calvary Baptist Church, 1110 Mason Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, May 12, 2025 / 2:00 P.M.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Mrs. Nelson was a sweet spirit who always had a smile and words of encouragement. Heaven will welcome her. Be at peace, Soror.
I knew ms . Nelson as a small child and when I went to.college she encouraged me to join delta sigma theta.i love and will always remember you.your neighbor and sorority sister zenithia.n leak.
Sending Sincere Condolences to the Entire Nelson Family. May Our God give Love,Understanding and Strength during this⅝time. Have Known the Entire Family Just About My Entire Life (Roosevelt Village) Get Your Rest Ms. V. Nelson, GOD BLESS 🙏🙏
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Mrs. Vivian Gray Nelson. Prayers of comfort and peace during this difficult time. 🙏🏾🕊️
Dear family,, as you prepare to eulogize Mrs Vivian Gray Nelson, what a beautiful and oh so pleasant lady she was as a member of the Booker T. Washington class of 1949.
I met her many years ago when
her late husband , Mr. Herbert.C. Nelson, served as President of our BTW Foundation in the early years.
Over the years as classes organized in reunions, Mrs. Nelson emerged as a contact with me in my role as treasurer after Martha D. Thompson transitioned.
Like so many of her classmates in the class of 1949, they were very generous in supporting the work of the Foundation over the years.
I could count on her like clockwork as she reached out to submit their annual donations.
Of course she shared many memories of our BTW heritage and history as. we would always
have our little “chats” each time.
I enjoyed the history & memories so much as we would talk for at least an hour.
I shall miss those days and her pleasant talks that we shared over the years as friends.
She has now slipped pass the surly boundaries of this earth to rest eternally with her loving Savior.
What a life of longevity she
shared with her family and friends who will miss her from our midst, but know that she is alright now, as she is “safe in His arms “.
Lovingly submitted.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Herbert, Rod and the entire family! Mrs Nelson was such a sweet lady and a joy to talk to. May God comfort and strengthen each of you during these difficult times!
Our sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Mrs. Nelson was my teacher at Gadsden Elementary School and I will never forget what a beautiful, kind, caring and loving person she was to me and others. Rest in peace Mrs. Nelson! Never to be forgotten .
My condolences to the family of Vivian Nelson. It saddens me to hear of her passing. We shared many fun times bowling together that I have always cherished. I am glad I have those memories.
To the family, I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Herbert,Rod and family, you have my deepest condolence, thank you for sharing your mom with me, our weekly calls will be missed but I know the memories will always be present in my heart.
Love,
Your cousin Lonzena
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my Soror and friend Vivian but am glad I had the good pleasure of fellowshipping and taking a picture with her during our chapter convention. We also spent many years together serving as members of the Richland County Education Association ( RCEA) and as delegates to SCEA and NEA Conventions. She was kind, caring and a true role model of mine. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.I am lifting her family and friends in prayer
I just found out that Mrs. Nelson has passed. She will truly be missed. She was a loving mother and grandmother. A vibrant member of her family. Mrs. Nelson was my next door neighbor for over 60 years! She was extremely supportive and loving to my family as well. My mother now resides in an Assisted Living Facility. This did not stop Mrs. Nelson from making periodic visits to her. She was such a sweet and gentle soul. She will never be forgotten, and will always be be in my heart.
Condolences to Herbert, Rod and family.
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Herbert Jr. and Rod, there are no words I can offer to lessen the pain of losing your sweet mother. I can say even though you won’t be able to see her physically, her memories will forever be imprinted in your hearts. I will miss the weekly calls your mom and I had; consolation is I know NO MORE PAIN. Your cuz, Aleloise
Condolence to Mrs. Nelson’s family. She was our next door neighbor for over 60 years. Mrs. Nelson was a great mother & wife and like a 2nd mother to me. She always put a smile on everyone’s face that she came in contact with.
She also shared wonderful advice to every one that she came in contact with. Peace , Love, and Blessings to the Nelson Family! 🙏🏽❤️😇
My heart is broken I already missed you Mrs. Vivian my condolences to your families and I will continue to pray for your family your loving caregiver
Our heartfelt condolences to the Nelson family. Keep looking to the hills.
Robert and Pearl Thomas, Second Calvary Baptist Church.
Aunt Vivian, your sweet and compassionate spirit will be missed. We thank God for you, your smile and guidance over the years.
Otis and Cynthia Walters
Mrs.Nelson was like my voice of reasoning when I was feeling overwhelmed with things. We spoke often checking on each other to how each were feeling. I will miss her talks, and will never forget her encouragement and love. May a life well lived continue to live on through those who love her. RIP Mrs. Nelson, love you🙏🏾💖