Jane S. Nelson, age 76, of Wilmington, DE passed away on June 9, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born and raised in Wilmington and was the daughter of the late Margaret J. (Blackwell) Shortell and John J. Shortell. Jane graduated from the Tatnall School in 1967 and received her Bachelors’ degree at Mary Baldwin College (VA) in 1971.
For over 25 years she worked for Wilmington Trust/ M & T Bank in customer service and later in branch administration. Jane retired in 2012.
She enjoyed traveling and spending time at her family beach home in Lewes, DE.
Jane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stephen C. Nelson; two daughters, Karen and Jennifer Nelson and a brother, John Shortell.
The family would like to invite friends and family for a time of fellowship at the Wilmington Country Club on Tuesday, June 17th from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, www.michaeljfox.org
For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
