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1941 - 2006
 Nelda Lee Cushman, age 65, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, formerly of Greenville, died Saturday September 30, 2006 in Las Cruces Hospice Care Center. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 8 ,1941, the daughter of Louis and Bernadine Hale Norberg.
Nelda was the founder and owner of Greenville Floral in downtown Greenville. Nelda had a passion for Greenville and was active in the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Retailers, Per Gradus Club, and Greenville Bridge groups. In 1986 she was honored as the BPW Woman of the Year. She was Co-President of the Danish Festival Board and very involved in the 25th anniversary celebration. For many years she ran the Danish Festival parade with great flourish. She also organized the Greenville Santa Claus Parade. She was a member of Greenville Community Church and was filled with a strong faith. In 2001 she moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico to begin a new adventure in life. She loved the mountains, the sun,the community, and the many wonderful friends she made there. Nelda was an aficionado of the Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland. Her tremendous collection of this memorabilia was often featured in Danish Festival Display Windows.
Nelda is survived by her children; Bryan (Jamie) Cushman of Rockford, Brent (Grace) Cushman of Santa Monica CA and Kristina (Martin) Jensen of Denmark, grandchildren, Cory, Kyle, Carson, Kip and Giverney, her sisters Marley Marrs and Narda (Bobby) Crew and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father Louis, mother Bernadine, sister Marie Norberg and step- father Arthur Hale.
Nelda was gifted with a tremendous sense of humor, caring and zest for life. Upon hearing of her terminal illness she said, "Well, I guess it's adios, amigos. I'm gonna live until I die!", which she did. Nelda's death leaves her many friends, family and acquaintances with a feeling of deep loss. She was a wonderful, colorful woman who touched others in a very special way.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday October 14, 2006 at 11 AM from Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. Dr. Harry R. Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Lynn and Jerry meldery
Monday October 11, 2021 at
11:16 PM
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We think of Nell so often. We miss her love, her humor and her devotion to her friends! She became a large part of our family! We truly miss her!??????
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Joan (Peaabody) Wienbrauck
Friday December 19, 2014 at
7:18 PM
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Nelda has been in my thoughts recently, with her sister Marie. I was baby sitter for these two delightful little girls when they lived on South Francis, in Lansing, many years ago. To learn of her adult years gave a fascinating view of the path she followed in life. She is blessed.
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Larry Sluiter
Tuesday January 9, 2007 at
9:48 PM
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It was a great shock to hear of Nelda's passing. She was a wonderful lady, and it was so good to get to know her. My best goes out to Kristina, Brent and Bryan and the rest of the family.
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Carla Alexander
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
1:49 PM
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My mother, daughter, and I only met Nelda once, through a mutual friend. I just want to let you know that all three generations of my family found her to be absolutely delightful. She certainly did "live until she died", and I will always keep that in mind.
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Jennifer (Freeman) Gleason
Friday October 13, 2006 at
4:33 PM
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I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I realize that words are never adequate to fill the loss that you are enduring. God is good and I am sure that she is having fun with my dad, or as she would say "Ronnie".
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Larry and Debbie Johnson
Friday October 13, 2006 at
12:00 PM
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We loved her like family. What a blessing to have had her in our lives. We will miss her until we join her for eternity.
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Dave and Sue Teman, Ryan, Adam and Emma
Tuesday October 10, 2006 at
3:31 PM
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Sending thoughts and prayers--
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Linda Fuller
Tuesday October 10, 2006 at
3:30 PM
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Sending prayers and thinking of you.
Linda
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Melissa Farrell (King)
Monday October 9, 2006 at
3:40 PM
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I am saddened to hear that the world has lost Nellie Cushman. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her. She was so loving and kind to me. She made me feel special and I will never forget her. I now have a beautiful 3 year old daughter (Jordan) who LOVES The Wizard of OZ....I always wanted to tell Nellie that Jordan loves that movie...we watch it over and over and over. It would have been nice to share that with her.
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Dee Norman
Friday October 6, 2006 at
8:52 AM
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Nel had such a joy about her and her enthusiasm for life was contagious. I will miss her, but am so glad I got to meet her.
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Julie Jenkins
Friday October 6, 2006 at
7:23 AM
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Nel was a wonderful lady I had the opportunity to meet and know in Las Cruces. She had a zest for life that was unquenchable. I'll miss her, her sense of humor, and her wonderful coconut cream pies.
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Thursday October 5, 2006 at
11:23 AM
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