Ginny Lee Nelson Obituary (1976 - 2024)

Ginny Lee Nelson left this earth early Monday morning April 15th, 2024, at the age of 48. She left peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. Ginny was born in Rockingham County to Virginia Ann and Calvin Thomas Nelson on March 23rd, 1976. She grew up close to her father and followed him around like a puppy. She grew up loving to ride tractors in the fields and shooting her guns. She was a spunky, vibrant woman who loved to live life on the edge and known to take off last minute to go visit somewhere new. Ginny was married and survived by her husband Nemorio Montes Chavez and had five children together. Surviving children Ana Chavez (Cody), Rebeca Chavez, Jesus "Rudy" Chavez, and Miguel Chavez. They lost their first-born Alejandra Chavez. She was a devoted Aunt to Rosa Palacios whom she helped raise after losing her sister Penny Palacios and brother-in-law. She's preceded in death by her mother Virginia, sister Judy Nelson-Starling and brother Randy Gentry. Besides her husband and children she is survived by her father Calvin Nelson (Linda); brothers Eugene Nelson (Teresa) and Ricky Gentry (Annette); sister Ruby Frances and five grandchildren Sofia Welch, Cody Smith, Gabriela Weatherford, Wyatt Bagley, and Marley Smith. There will be a viewing for family and friends on Wednesday April 17th, 2024, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel from 6pm-8pm. There will be a funeral service on Thursday April 18th, 2024, at 2pm with interment following in the family cemetery, Outskirts of Heaven, Madison NC. After the funeral the family will be taking visitors to her father's home. The family asks that no one come in traditional black attire. She always told her children that she didn't want a traditional funeral. She would have loved everyone to come as they are. The family wants to thank the wonderful doctors and staff from Novant Health that helped take care of her throughout her battle. Also a thank you to the staff from Trellis Supportive Care that helped with her care at home. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel is serving the family.