Hilda D. Nelson

Hilda Nelson, born February 20, 1950, succumbed to an aggressive form of cancer suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Charlie Nelson; step-children, Elizabeth Nelson; Rachel Goette and Matthew Nelson; grandchild, "Moe" Goette and daughter, Aaron Gray. Hilda was well known in the community for her selfless commitment to serving the needs of others. She was active in helping hundreds of addicts in recovery; countless numbers of elderly in obtaining services from various agencies in Highlands County and raising substantial funds and participants for the annual Nu-Hope of Highlands County Golf Tournament. Funds raised in this tournament are used to support the needs of our elderly population and provide hundreds of golfers with a day of fun, competition and an opportunity to make a difference in our community. She was always available and active in planning and working special fundraisers for various good causes. Hilda was a member of the Bonnet Lake Fellowship, which meets from Fall to Spring, and will be remembered by this congregation who added so much to her life, and who she loved dearly. Hilda loved the Lord, was changed by God's power and grace and let the Lord's Love flow through her and into the lives of others. Her life had become simple: Trust God - Clean House - Help Others. This commitment made her life count to her family and her community. We believers today worship by faith - Hilda today worships by sight. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to YWAM (Youth With a Mission), 1800 Taconic Rd., Avon Park, FL 33825, for Australia and New Guinea missions. All gifts are tax deductible and will provide reports of the work being done. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida 33870 863-385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com