Nellie E. Van Ness, age 93, died September 1, 2023 at the Rochester Episcopal Church Home. She married Thomas W. Van Ness on September 4, 1948 at the Depauville Methodist Church. The couple lived in Depauville, Spencerport, and returned to Dexter in 1989. She graduated from high school in Clayton NY, and earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport.
Nellie’s compassionate spirit extended beyond her family as she devoted her time to volunteering with disabled children, the local hospital, and nursing home. She was an active member of the Eastern Stars and the United Methodist Women’s Group, contributing her time and energy to better her community.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Terry and Wayne Bulan, son and daughter in law, Thomas L. and Maureen Van Ness. She also leaves behind two cherished grandchildren, Alicia (Augie) Grugnale, and Thomas J. Van Ness, two great grandsons Jason and Tommy Lee and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, sisters, Hilda Brewer and Ruth Donor, and her beloved husband, Thomas W. Van Ness, who died on November 6, 2010.
The Funeral Services (www.dexterfuneralhome.com) were held on Saturday September 9, 2023 at the Depauville United Methodist Church, with burial in the Depauville Memorial Cemetery. Donations in Nellie’s memory may be made to the Depauville United Methodist Church, 324 John St, Clayton New York 13624.
