Remembering our Jeanette Nelson

Our girl Jeanette Nelson passed away on July 4, 2020 after a long and hard-fought battle with glioblastoma. From her obituary: 
 
"Let it be known to the world that Jeanette Claire Edwards Nelson was one badass bitch…. [S]he was a mother, wife, sister, daughter, niece, etc., but she was also a:  partner-in-crime, Physician Assistant, Athletic Trainer, actress, dancer, singer, church chorister, one person cheering section, globe trekking influencer (way before social media) and a best friend.  Jeanette was the cousin that would turn a trip to get hot chocolate at 7-11 into an unforgettable adventure. She was the sister who was actually the second mother you never asked for but sometimes needed. Jeanette was the daughter you didn’t know if you wanted to strangle or hug. She was the wife who got you into trouble yet inspired you to be better than you thought you could be. Jeanette was the mother who instilled the fear of God in you but at the same time made you feel completely safe from the outside world. She was magical, compassionate, funny, articulate, smart as a tack, insanely talented, beautiful, and fiercely driven. You could also call her bossy, micro-managing, opinionated, stubborn as a damn mule, outspoken, emotional, decisive, passionate, picky… and we wouldn’t have had her any other way."
 
Jeanette is survived by her devoted husband, Matt, and three fantastic children: Ian, Grady, and Maggie. Jeanette is also survived by medical bills and other vast expenses associated with her battle with cancer. One of J’s oft expressed last wishes was for her husband and kids, once she had left them, to have a vacation just the four of them to reconnect and be together and begin the process of healing their hearts. Let’s come together for our Jeanette to have her wish and to help relieve the financial burden on her sweet family. 
 
Jeanette’s family has been so touched by dozens of inquiries for how to contribute.  And so, with the blessing of Jeanette’s family, I’ve set up this Go Fund Me for just that purpose. Please consider contributing to help this amazing family.