Joanne Lorraine Nelson
May 9, 1959 - April 15, 2015
Joanne Lorraine (Raymond) Nelson, age 55 of Millville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Bridgeton, Joanne moved to Commercial Twp., and lived there for over 35 years. For 25 years, Joanne worked as a Foreman for Holly Packaging in Millville. She then worked in Quality Control for Nipro Glass in Millville and retired. She was an avid Phillies fan, and she enjoyed kayaking and amusement parks. Joanne will be sadly missed by her husband of 42 years, Alfred "Peanut" Nelson; her children, Donald Raymond and his companion Teresa Cossaboon of Millville, Rose Raymond-Klawitter of Millville, Norris Welch and wife Sherri, and Robbie Welch; her mother Catherine (Keech) Raymond of Millville; one sister Cathy Raymond Haljendi Webb; two brothers, Danny Raymond of Rosenhayn and Thomas Raymond of Millville; two step sisters, Mary-Ann and Frances; four grandchildren, Matthew, Amber, Katelynn and Miley Raymond; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and her beloved dog Peanut. She was predeceased by her father Thomas Raymond Sr.; and her siblings, Judy Reader, Harry Raymond, David Raymond, and Patricia Dyar. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. There will be a viewing on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. The family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Memories and expressions of sympathies for Joanne Nelson may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.
Joanne Lorraine (Raymond) Nelson, age 55 of Millville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Bridgeton, Joanne moved to Commercial Twp., and lived... View Obituary & Service Information