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Eva Maria Thekla Nelson

August 5, 1936 — November 20, 2016

Eva Maria Thekla (Basmann) Nelson, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center.

Born August 5, 1936, in Landshut, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Georg and Anna (Schinabeck) Basmann.

Eva worked for the Hagerstown Shoe Company for over 20 years until their closing. She then worked at the Maryland Ribbon factory for several years.

She enjoyed baking, scenic drives in the country and yard sales.

Eva is survived by four children, Lydia Nelson of Hagerstown, Ernest "Rocky" Nelson and wife Toni of Hagerstown, Karen Jordan and husband Paul of Boonsboro, Melleta Ingram and husband Jeff of Harpers Ferry, WV.; six grandchildren, Jacob T. Nelson, Joseph B. Nelson-Light, Joshua M. Nelson, P.J. Jordan, Jessica Byers, Misti Fryor; and her faithful poodle, Valentino.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons, infant Larry Nelson, and Harvey Nelson.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00am on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Father Larry Adamczyk officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Eva's name to the Washington County Humane Society, 13011 Maugansville Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

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