Celia Mary Nelson's Obituary
Celia Nelson, born September 17, 1929 climbed the stairway to heaven on September 21, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Consuelo and Lazaro Rodriguez, husband Murray Nelson, children Alice Hoppes and Roger Rodriguez and sister Carmen Elliott. She is survived by her loving children Oscar (Sandy), Dora (Keith), grandchildren Keith Jr, Marina, Alex, and great grandson Nico along with many other grandchildren, great grandchildren and stepchildren. Celia retired from Hillsborough County Schools as head baker at Alexander Elementary. She was a devout Christian who was strong in faith and always put the Lord first in her life. She loved her family and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held at Boza Roel Funeral Home at 4730 N Armenia Ave with visitation from 5 - 8 PM on Monday, September 27 and funeral services at 11 AM on September 28th with interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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