Johnnie Virginia Dudley-Nelson was born on December 4, 1937, to the late Nixon H Dudley, Sr and Rosa
Lee Carter Dudley in Leary, GA.
Johnnie attended school in Leary GA and Worth County GA.
Johnnie began her spiritual journey at a young age where she was a member of St. Peter Church, Leary
GA. After moving to Jacksonville, FL she joined Gibbs Chapel A.M.E Church where she served as a
member of Lily-White Lodge. She later joined Living-Stone Christian Fellowship Church and served as
the Mother of the church and also a faithful member until her demise.
Johnnie was joined in holy matrimony to Leonard J. Nelson in 1953 and to this union they were blessed
with two children. Johnnie worked at Mac Papers Envelope Converters for over 30 years until her
retirement in September 1997.
Johnnie was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard J. Nelson, Sister's and Brother,
Nannie Kendrick, Ruby Lee Dudley-Scott and Nixon Dudley Jr, and Son in-law, Kenneth Gardner. She
leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Gloria Nelson Gardner, and son, Randy Nelson (Anna),
grandchildren,
Antwan Nelson (Ronalda), Shenae Nelson, Kellen Allen (Jenelle), Kendrick Nelson (Brittanie). Her
memory will always be treasured by her great grandchildren whom she loved and spoiled, Lauryn, Tyler,
Marissa, Kennedy, Logan, Liam and Leo. She also leaves a devoted sister, Barbara "Jean" Dudley and a
special cousin, Daisy Washington. She also leaves to mourn many special nieces and nephews who were
dedicated to her in which she spent countless moments with them while enjoying shopping, going out to
various restaurants and traveling. She also leaves a host of many relatives, friends and Godchildren.