Geneva L. Nelson

Jimmie Geneva Nelson, 96, of Kingsburg, California, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Fresno, California. Jimmie, also known as Geneva, was the backbone of our family, a hands-on, tireless, cheerful, generous, uncomplaining, optimistic and wise woman. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jimmie is survived by her sons: Dennis, wife (Mary Ann) and Lee, wife (Cindy), and her daughter, Pamela, husband (Bob). She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Dan (Susan), Sandy (Scott), Becky (Mark), Melissa (Michael), Abby (Danny), and her great-grandchildren, Amanda, Allison, Matthew, Erin, Ty, Hannah, Joelle, Caleb, Camille, Lydia, and Kelly. She is also survived by her nephew, Wesley Chormicle (Kathy). Jimmie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Bickmore and C. Hazel Bickmore; her husband of 65 years, Charles Nelson, who she patiently and lovingly cared for throughout his long battle with Alzheimers; her sister, Anita Chormicle; and her great-grandson, Andrew Olson. Jimmie attended Santa Barbara High School, where she graduated. During her children's school years, she worked as a Drapery Designer for Wayne Barker Interiors. She later spent 25 years as the Operations Manager for United California Bank. In her free time, Jimmie enjoyed sewing, reading, Bible studies & rumikub. She also loved their dachshunds, Cookie, Shady, and Bullet, and special cats, Cali and Snooqui, in her later years. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024, 11a.m. at Kingsburg Cemetery in Kingsburg, CA. A luncheon will be held at Crosspointe Church, 2518 S. McCall, Sanger, CA, 12-2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kcaps in Kingsburg or the Fresno Rescue Mission, if so desired. Salser-Dillard-Creighton Chapel in Kingsburg, CA, is assisting the family with the arrangements. May Jimmie Geneva Nelson rest in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew and loved her. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Geneva L. Nelson

November 6, 1927 - February 15, 2024