Memories of Mari Emma Nelson

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Mari Emma Nelson

Montgomery, AL, USA

August 14, 1949 - August 26, 2019

Aug 14, 1949 - Aug 26, 2019

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Beatrice Ntutu

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 called her.I have tried looking for her just to realize it's been a few years since she died.l had thought all along that she must have relocated back to America.Am so devastated she had plans to retire in my community.l wish to get in touch with her sister just to get all the questions I want answered or just to talk to her.She helped me enroll one student from my community to Harvard and ....Am so sorry for the huge loss of my friend somebody talk to me please my email ibekelntutu8@gmail.com

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Wendy Ashley

I'm very shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Nelson's passing at this moment after looking for her. We live in the hope of seeing her again when the Lord returns.

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Tom Kuja

Rest in Peace Mari, my lecture and mentor@The University of Nairobi

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Radhika Lee

Maria was my friend , sister and mentor..I will miss her ...always ! Rest is Peace dearest.. !!! Maria was my friend , sister and mentor..I will miss her ...always ! Rest is Peace dearest.. !!! Maria was my friend , sister and mentor..I will miss... Read more

Gidraf Ruo

Im very shocked to learn today that Dr. Nelson passed .I met Dr. Marie Nelson in 1999 when I was a 3rd year... Read more Im very shocked to learn today that Dr. Nelson passed .I met Dr. Marie Nelson in 1999 when I was a 3rd year Math student at kenyatta... Read more Im very shocked to learn today that Dr. Nelson passed... Read more

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The American Cancer Society shares our sincerest condolences for your loss. If you need support during this difficult time, please reach out to our helpline, available 24/7 at 1-800-227-2345. We deeply appreciate your support of our mission.

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Rebecca Stout

The body is gone but, the spirit of love lives on. May the good Lord receive you with open arms. Always love, Charles and Rebecca (Becky) Stout, your west coast cousins.

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Rose Nyamao

Your story inspired me. I wanted to reach out to you..to sap from the riches of hope and Trust in God that... Read more Your story inspired me. I wanted to reach out to you..to sap from the riches of hope and Trust in God that you elaborately exhibit... Read more Your story inspired me. I wanted to reach out to you..to... Read more

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Liz K

2019, Atlanta, GA, USA

I met Dr. Nelson when she worked at the US Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. She was not only my mentor but my friend. She introduced me to higher education and because of her my dream came true. I will miss you always. Rest in peace...

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