Lelah Ann (Cutright) Nelson

Lelah Ann Nelson, 85 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away May 14, 2024 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born July 19, 1938 in Charleston, WV to the late William and Ardith (Richmond) Cutright.

Lelah was married to her husband, Dr. Joseph Mayo Nelson, for 64 years before his passing in 2021. While Joe was in dental school, she worked as an X-Ray Technician. Throughout the years Lelah had several business ventures including Starlight International, Curves, Diet Center, World of Seafood and Almost Heaven Angels Knitting. She volunteered at St. Mary's Medical Center and at Cabell Huntington Hospital in their Neonatal Unit. Lelah was a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church as well as the Woman's Club of Huntington, Bridge Club and Dental Auxiliary. Her favorite place was the beach. She also loved to garden and enjoyed bowling and golf.

Lelah is survived by her four children, Dr. Timothy William (Suzanne) Nelson of Charleston, Elizabeth Ann (Mark) Gilson of Huntington, Kathryn Richmond (Joey) Neely of Charlotte, NC and John Christoper (Meredith MacFadyen) Nelson of Davidson, NC; six grandchildren, Dr. Caitlyn Nelson, Caroline Nelson, Joseph (Lindsay), Morgan, Madison and Mac Neely and two great granddaughters, Aubrey and Nora Ruth Neely. The family would like to say thank you to a few special kids who she met a little over a year ago that made an incredible impact on her life, Peyton McComas, Caiden Harden, Kenzie Harden and Raelynn Harden.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at St. John's Episcopal Church, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:30 PM with Rev. John Stonesifer and Rev. Greg Pennington officiating. Entombment will take place after the services at Woodmere Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ASPCA, Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House or St. John's Episcopal Church. Please leave an online condolence for the family at www.beardmortuary.com.