Barbara Bull Nelson
Preschool teacher at South Mountain YMCA, enjoyed gardening
Barbara Nelson (nee Bull), 83, of West Caldwell, N.J., formerly of Maplewood, N.J., and Madison, N.J., passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 13, 2019.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church, 50 Short Hills Ave., Short Hills, N.J., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, N.J. Visitation will be held at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave., Maplewood, on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information or to send condolences, please visit jacobhollefuneralhome.com
Barbara was born in Port Jefferson, N.Y. After raising her family in Maplewood for 27 years she lived in Madison for 16 years before moving to West Caldwell two years ago.
Mrs. Nelson was a preschool teacher at South Mountain YMCA in Maplewood for many years. She was a member of the Maplewood Garden Club.
Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, Thomas L. Nelson, and her sister, Mildred Hansen. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Clarke (James), Patricia Decker, Margaret Seidel (Spencer), James Nelson (Linda) and Mary Beth Petruzziello (Anthony); her sister, Patricia St. Denis; 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Valerie Fund (thevaleriefund.org) or Mary's Meals (marysmeals.org) would be appreciated.