Barbara Ann Nelson

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, January 2, 2019, beloved mother of Lynn Voss, Lori Grossi (Dino) and Byron Nelson (Edie). Loving grandmother of Mario Grossi (Shannon), Christine Nunes (Sergio), Kayla Dufour, Byron Nelson, Zachary Nelson (Lindsey), Shelby Nelson, and Mallory Nelson.  Cherished great grandmother of Ellie, Brooke and Kasey Nelson. Dear sister of Jesse “Babe” Amaral, Joe Amaral and Terri Doss.  Loving daughter of Annabel Green and the late Jesse Amaral. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family thanks Lavenia Qativi Vakalalabure who lovingly cared for Barbara.

A native of Petaluma, CA.  Age 78 years. Barbara was a realtor in Petaluma for many years. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Inurnment, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma.

The family prefers memorial donations be made to your favorite charity.