Helen Marie “Chut” Nelson, 76, of 244 Willow Street, Adamstown, Lancaster County died Monday morning in Semper Care Hospital, Lancaster, where she was a patient for 3 weeks.  Her death followed a lengthy illness.  Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Russell S., Sr., and Helen (Wilson) Nelson.  She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, Lancaster County.  Miss Nelson was employed from 1945-60 in the credit department of the former Pomeroy’s Department Store, Reading; had worked at the former Leininger Knitting Mill, Mohnton; and retired in 1990 from Bollman Hat Factory, Adamstown.  A 1942 graduate of the former Shillington High School, she was an avid bowler in her younger years.  Surviving are 2 brothers, Russell S. Nelson, Jr., Stevens Point, Wisconsin; and Barry R., married to Nancy R. (Artz) Nelson, Shillington, PA; 2 nieces and a nephew.

It is requested that flowers not be sent.  Contributions in Chut's memory may be sent to the Memorial Fund of Peace United Church of Christ, 37 East Swartzville Road, Denver, PA 17517.