Maxine Nelson

Tell City, Indiana Maxine H. Nelson, 89, passed away on November 19, 2020 at her home. She was born in Tell City, Indiana on April 13, 1931, daughter of the late Roy and Elsie (Litherland) Humphrey. Maxine was united in marriage on February 14, 1948 to Robert H. "Bob" Nelson. He preceded her in death, along with a sister, Reva Burden and brothers, Leroy, in birth, Gary and Eugene Humphrey. Maxine attended First United Methodist Church. She served on the board of Perry County Hospital Auxiliary, Lincoln Hills Retired Senior Citizens board and was involved with Perry County United Way. Maxine enjoyed substitute teaching aerobics at Everbody's, working word puzzles, going on senior tours and flower gardening. She loved to stay busy by volunteering within her community and being around people. Surviving is her daughter, Violet "Vi" Rust and husband, Joe, Tell City; grandson, Aaron Marc Rust and wife, Angela, Tell City; sister, Marilyn Brock (Arlie), Tell City and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00-5:00 PM CST at Huber Funeral Home, Tell City Chapel. Funeral services will be private with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Pastor Samuel Padgett will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the American Kidney Foundation. While visiting the funeral home please know that a mask is to be worn and social distancing is appreciated.