Brenda E. (Bauer) Nelson, 64, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on July 30, 2024 after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband Mark Nelson; son James Nelson; grandson Hendrix; daughter Lindsay Nelson; mother Lauraine Bauer; siblings Kathy (Don) Bradley, Linda Bauer, Gil (Lisa) Bauer and Lisa Puglia as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her father, Gilbert E. Bauer, Sr. and nephew, Donald E. Bradley, Jr.

Brenda will be remembered for her generosity, kind heart, and love of family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Dobies Funeral Home, 9944 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34667 on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to:

• Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MBC-Found, Tampa, FL  33612

• Leiomyosarcoma Support & Direct Research Foundation (by check):

Post Office Box 52697, Tulsa, Oklahoma  74152

• Chapters Health System, https://www.chaptershealth.org/for-volunteers-donors/personal-giving/.

• Hudson First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. Highway 19, Hudson, FL  34667

A separate memorial service will be held in NY for family and friends at a later date to be announced.