Obituary of Rhonda Y. Nelson

GENEVA- Rhonda Y. Nelson, 53, passed into the Arms of her Lord and Savior on Sat. (Aug. 31, 2019), surrounded by her loving family at Strong Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Mon. (Sept. 9), at the Faith Community Church, 90 Lewis St. Geneva. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Rhonda was born on Oct. 24, 1965, in Geneva, NY and was a daughter of Charles Parker and Vestial Parker. She graduated from Geneva High School and received a BA in Dancing from NYU. Later, Rhonda received a degree from Finger Lakes Community College as a RN. Although dancing was her passion, she also enjoyed running and reading. Rhonda was a loving wife, mom, sister and YaYa. She loved her family very much. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Vaughn Nelson of Geneva; sons, Joshua Nelson and Miles Nelson; father, Charles (Marcolina) Parker of Geneva; mother, Vestial (David) Weatherspoon of Waterloo; brothers, Thomas Parker of Rochester, Steve (Thelma) Parker of Geneva and Terry Parker of Rochester; sister, Charita (Pablo) Falbru of Geneva; grandchild, Lorenzo Nelson; several nieces and nephews. Rhonda was predeceased by her mother-in-law and father-in-law.