Mary Beth Nelson

Mary Beth Nelson obituary, Shelbyville, KY

Mary Beth Nelson

Mary Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shannon Funeral Service - Shelbyville on Jan. 11, 2025.

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Mary Beth Nelson, age 46 of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Mary Beth was a 1997 graduate of Shelby County High School. She played the clarinet in the marching band and took advanced art classes involving animal realism. She had previously worked as a veterinarian tech with the East Shelbyville Animal Clinic. Mary Beth was an avid animal lover; she rode horses her entire life.
Mary Beth was preceded in death by her brother, William "Bill" Nelson.
Mary Beth is survived by her daughter, Makenzie Nelson; her parents, Bob and Jane Nelson and a brother, John W. Nelson all of Shelbyville, Kentucky.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 18, 2025 at the Shannon Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Rayborn officiating. Burial will follow in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday January 18, 2025 at the funeral home.
Expression of Sympathy may be made to: Shelby County Humane Society 400 Hudson Blvd. Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065.

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