Beverly Ann Nelson, age 76 of Bradenton, FL passed away December 12, 2017. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on February 11, 1941. Beverly graduated St. Mary’s High School and eventually moved here from Derry, New Hampshire in 1972, where she lived in Sarasota for 26 years before moving to Bradenton in 2002. Beverly was a very devoted employee at the Village Inn Restaurant for 20 years and the Sarasota School System as a Certified Cook for 11 years. She also ushered at St. Martha Catholic Church, where she has been a member since 2000. Beverly is survived by her 3 daughters, Noreen Garman, Christine Wilson, and Colleen Bliss; her son, Alphonse Joseph Kelley Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. Visitation for Beverly will be on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Manasota Funeral Home; 1221 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203. A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 3pm at St. Martha Catholic Church; 200 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236. She will be laid to rest in St. Martha Memorial Garden. Memorial Contributions may be made to Salesian Missions or Caritas of St. Martha Catholic Church.
