Submitted by: Dan Rich

Reva Nelson

April 6, 1924 - Nov. 14, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/15/2007
NEW CARLISLE - Reva (Luther) Nelson, 83, Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of New Carlisle, was born in Milwaukee, WI, to LaRue Runnels and Blanche (Knight) Luther on April 6th, 1924. She passed away on November 14th, 2007.

After graduating as salutatorian from New Carlisle High School, she married Richard D. Nelson on March 11th, 1944, in Clemson, SC. During World War II she served as a hostess for Bendix Aviation Corp. Raised in New Carlisle, Mrs. Nelson lived in South Bend and New Carlisle until 1985 when she and Mr. Nelson retired to Florida. Her parents, sisters, Aileen Reese and Irma Clark, preceded Mrs. Nelson in death.

Mrs. Nelson was a caregiver to each of these loved ones during their time of need. An accomplished musician, Mrs. Nelson was for many years organist at the Community Christian Church in New Carlisle. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard D. Nelson; a daughter, Renee (David) Millar of New Carlisle; sons, Richard (Josie) Nelson and John Nelson of Braselton, GA; grandchildren Suzanne (Kris) Dougherty of Zionsville, IN, Gordon Millar of Mishawaka; and three step-grandchildren, Laura Sagermann, Tracy Hilton, and Tom Anderson of Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760; or to Historic New Carlisle, P.O. Box 107, New Carlisle, IN 46552. A memorial service in New Carlisle will be announced at a later date.