Bernice (Roberts) Nelson

Bernice Nelson (Roberts), 93 years of age passed away on June 4, 2021. She was born on Good Friday, April 6, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Jack E. Nelson of Nelson Construction, parents Maurice and Blanche Roberts, and brother Maurice Roberts, Jr. She was a long time member of Bonnie Sloane American Legion Post 28, lifetime member of Hobart Beach VFW Post 1693, past president of 8th district VFW, and two time president of VFW Post 1693 Ladies’ Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Riedley whom she resided with in Louisville, son, Joseph E. Cortie, Jr. (Jan) of Lexington, sister, Dorothy Niedrich of Louisville, 4 grandchildren, Joseph Riedley, Jr. (Marty) of Orlando, FL, Timothy Riedley (Abbie) of Deerfield Beach, FL, Lisa Davis (Gary) of Louisville, Kevin Cortie, 4 great grandchildren, Jeff & Tara Davis of Louisville and Shelby & Hailey Riedley of Deerfield Beach, FL. Visitation will be 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Monday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Her entombment will be private at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana. The family requests expressions of sympathy to Hosparus Health. Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net