Dorothy Elizabeth Nelson died peacefully Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.

Dorothy was a native of the Washington D.C. area having lived in the in the city, Maryland and Virginia. Dorothy was currently a resident of Riverbend in Leisure World of Virginia.
Dorothy retired from the Internal Revenue Service, General Legal Counsels Office. Since retiring Dorothy has enjoyed travel, Grandchildren and volunteer services, primarily with Loudoun Interfaith Relief and the American Red Cross Disaster Services.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Charles Nelson. She was greatly loved by her two daughters, Linda M. Hurry of Gaithersburg (Dennis), Patricia C Rubino (Stephen) of Ashburn, VA, and Jeffrey A. Nelson of Spencer West Virginia.

Dorothy was proud to be the Grandmother for seven boys and girls, the oldest of which is 28 years. These are Ross (Crystal) Hurry, Brooks Hurry, Damon Nelson, Brittany Nelson, Madelaine Rubino, Victoria Rubino and Olivia Rubino.

An opportunity to visit Dorothy will be held 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday evening October 10, 2014, at The Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, VA. Christian services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, October 11, 2014 at the Ashburn Presbyterian Church, 20962 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Loudoun Interfaith Relief, 750 Miller Drive S.E. Leesburg, VA 20175.