Beverly Hamlin Nelson (Amory Funeral Home)

Beverly Hamlin Nelson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts—her favorite city—Beverly carried a lifelong love for the Red Sox and Patriots. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jeanne Bates; her cherished husband, Vincent Nelson; and her sister, Katherine Munroe Jones.

Beverly is survived by her devoted daughter, Jennifer Lawson of Yorktown, VA; her loving grandchildren, Jacob Lawson (Jesse) of Newport News and Taylor Lawson (Riley) of Poquoson, VA; her brother, Peter Bates (Cheryl) of New Hampshire; and her nephew, Steven Saylor (Lindsey) of Yorktown, VA. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,

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