Kathleen A. Nelson, 54, of Indian Run Trail, Smithfield, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at home. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Carolyn (Seaford) LaPonsey. She had lived in Smithfield for the past six years and had previously lived in Washington.
She is survived by her daughters: Danielle Boucher and her husband, Daniel of Smithfield and Bethany Yannone and her husband, Daniel Yannone of Lakeland, FLand her two grandchilldren: Logan and Cameron
Kathleen had been a pre-k school teacher before retiring. She was very active in her church and its mission to Africa.
She is also survived by her siblings: Patricia LaPonsey of, Florida, Thomas LaPonsey of Idaho, Susan Solida of Pennsylvania, John LaPonsey of California and Genevieve Olivier of Florida.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 3pm in the North Pointe Christian Church, 37 Thurber Boulevard, Suite 101, Smithfield. Visitation 1-3pm in the church. In honor of Kathleen donations may be made to CMF International.