Mary Beth Nelson-Murphy, 84, of Gloucester, passed away suddenly at her home on March 2, 2025. She was born in Fremont, Nebraska, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Sue Mead.
She moved to Virginia in 1994 to be with her daughter and family. Shortly after arriving, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This year marked 30 years cancer free. She had many jobs in her adult life, but her favorite was driving a bus for Gloucester County for 13 years where she met her cherished Lunch Bunch.
She never met a stranger and would go out of her way to love on a dog. If you gave her a minute, she would tell you how proud she was of her children and grandchildren with multiple pictures on her phone to prove it.
Mary Beth was preceded in death by her father, Harry, and mother, Susan Mead; her sisters, Harriet and Margaret, and her beloved Charlie (dog).
She is survived by her children, Christine Wilson (Glenn), Robert Nelson; grandchildren, Kierstin Boyce (Blake), Noah Nelson, as well as multiple nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life on March 30, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Mobjack Tavern, Gloucester, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society.
Andrews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.