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Obituary

Dr. “Daktari” Mary (Mari) Emma Nelson, 70, of Nairobi, Kenya, and Montgomery, Alabama, passed away on August 26th, 2019 at 4:20 pm CST at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital Palliative and Comfort Care Unit.

Early childhood and formative life stages:
Mary (Mari) was born to James R. Nelson and Eloise C. Nelson, on August 14th, 1949, in Ninety Six, Greenwood County, South Carolina.

Educational history and professional accolades:
Mary (Mari) Emma received her …
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My name is Beatrice Ntutu from the Masai tribe.Am in Shock just to learn of the death of my dear friend Dr Nelson as I …
My name is Beatrice Ntutu from the Masai tribe.Am in Shock just to learn of the death of my dear fr…
My name is Beatrice Ntutu from the Masai tribe.Am in Shock just …
I'm very shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Nelson's passing at this moment after looking for her. We live in the hop…
I'm very shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Nelson's passing at this moment after looking for her…
I'm very shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Nelson's passing a…
Rest in Peace Mari, my lecture and mentor@The University of Nairobi
Rest in Peace Mari, my lecture and mentor@The University of Nairobi
Rest in Peace Mari, my lecture and mentor@The University of Nair…
The American Cancer Society shares our sincerest condolences for your loss. If you need support during this difficult t…
The American Cancer Society shares our sincerest condolences for your loss. If you need support dur…
The American Cancer Society shares our sincerest condolences for…

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Born

August 14th, 1949
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Passed away

August 26th, 2019
Montgomery, AL, USA

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