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Ange Wallace
For over about 10 years now I have been taking my two granddaughters to get a book each from the Book Loft on Wednesdays. sue was so wonderful to them and such a part of our great memories. We will miss her.
Billy Powell
Sue was a wonderful person and friend. She will be missed.
Janet Plosser
I was lucky to meet Sue in an exercise class. Being a little older than most of us, she was truly an inspiration. I especially appreciated her kindness and sense of humor. I am sorry that I will be out of town for her visiting hours, her service, and her celebration of life.
Annette Myers
My heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mrs. Sue Nelson. Over the years, I have done many book signings at the Book Loft bookstore under Mrs. Nelson, the owner. She was always asking “when are you coming back, and can you bring us more books.” I knew her to be a loving, kind, gentle, supportive, and genuine person. I called her my fairy godmother. Mrs. Nelson will be missed.
Madison Edwards
Frederick Family
Ken and Ruth Cornish
We were so blessed to have met Sue at
Don Hughes
Myself and the rest of the coaches from the Ping Pong Parkinson's class that Sue participated in (2024) enjoyed meeting and workiing with her on her ping pong skills. She was serius but also fun to coach and progressed a lot. She continued playing at our open play dates after the class concluded. RIP Sue
Victoria M
Grandma Sue was one of the most kind hearted people. I feel lucky to have shared many post ocean lunches in her living room. Sending endless love to the family
Donna Overly
Emily Carmain
Kay Shostak
Sue was such a gift to local authors. She helped make my writing dreams come true. Remembering her fondly today.
Dickie Anderson
I feel blessed to have known Sue and appreciated The Bookloft and her incredible staff.
Stefanie, Max and Stella Patsiavos
Grandma Sue was truly a special lady. She was always someone I admired with her grace and love of life attitude. My kids enjoyed her so much - from celebrating her 70th birthday at a minor league baseball game to teaching them how to play cards - she was a very loving person. Grandma Sue will be missed greatly. Love and prayers of comfort to the Nelson family💕
Susan Kathleen "Sue" Nelson
2026-01-26
Susan Kathleen “Sue” Nelson, aged 83, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was the beloved wife of the late William Michael Nelson and a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was defined by family, faith, community and a lifelong love of books.
Sue was born on June 9, 1942, to Paul Thomas Moore, MD and Mary Frances Cleary. Daughter of a Navy Captain, her childhood was spent traveling between Cuba and other naval bases throughout the United States giving her a love for the ocean, adventure and curiosity about the world. She attended Holy Child High School in Waukegan, IL, and went on to study at Marquette University. After her graduation in1963, BA Degree, Sue began her career with IBM and later worked with Society Bank Huron and Morgan Stanley Jacksonville before finding her true calling at The Book Loft bookstore in Fernandina Beach.
For 20 years, Sue became a cherished fixture of the bookstore, leaving a lasting impression on Amelia Island and all who visited.
Sue's lifelong commitment to community included: first female President Erie County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees Sandusky State Theatre, Committee member Sandusky Bay Festival, Committee member March of Dimes, Board of Directors Communities in Schools Fernandina and St Michael's Prayer Group.
She is survived by her three children: Elizabeth Mary Hickey (Christopher), David William Nelson (Cynthia), Jeffrey Paul Nelson (Heather), eight grandchildren: Lauren, Maire Kate, Clare, Anne, Joseph, Austin (Jacqueline), Andrew, Ruby, four siblings: Joann Cleary Moore, Kevin Michael Moore, PhD, Alane Moore/Pollan, M.A., and her late brother, Brian Paul Moore, MD.
Susan will be remembered for her kindness, intelligence, humor, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her legacy lives on through all who were fortunate to know her, and she will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3rd at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, 1305 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Funeral Mass 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4th at St Michael Catholic Church, 202 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
A Celebration of Life to follow the Funeral Mass at Walker's Landing, 11 Beach Lagoon Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
The family suggests memorial contributions to Communities In Schools - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/susannelsontribute/
If people would prefer to give by check, the mailing address is:
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville 532 Riverside Avenue, Suite 3-OH
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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