The obituary notice of Sandra June (Nanny Sandy) NELMS

To my wonderful beautiful mum caring lovely mum.Words can never say how much you meant to me,both you & dad were my rocks.I remember as a little girl we catch the bus into the city to the material shop we would go down the steps to look at material. This was to make beautiful matching dresses for mum & myself these were for special occasions such as St.davids day and special events.My mum would knit make jumpers ,cardigans & also made me a beautiful rag doll along with smiley pyjamas cases for me & my brother Robbie.We always went on holiday to Gower camping dad would drive home to work & return to continue the weekends with us.My visits to THE HOME were very special and I enjoyed taking mum down stairs to watch events we loved a cuppa tea and special treats like mince pies at Christmas time. We had a little joke and laugh and enjoyed taking her outside for a walk in the sunshine with a nice cup of tea on the patio.I will miss our special times together when I always said to her I LOVE YOU MUM your my princess.Cant thank you enough for always being their for me your so so special my heart is breaking Till we meet again MUM LOVE you so much God bless daughter Debbie xxxx

TO MUM WITH LOVE

Knowledgeable and fun,
Mum was there for everyone.
Of course though, our beloved Dad
Was always her number one.

Mum was a strong force in the family and when life wasn't quite right,
She was there to care with her guiding light.

To Dad, Mum was a devoted Wife,
She loved him with affection for most of her life.
Together they parented their family tree,
At the top a son called Rob and a daughter Debbie.

A devoted Grandmother, Mum was happy as can be,
Having fun times by the sea.
Joyful memories in their caravan,
To share special times with her family was her plan.

Treasured memories of popping over for a chat and tea,
To exercising in aquafit with friends and me.
I was blessed with a mother who was simply the best.
Mum, you will always be in our hearts as you join Dad at rest.

Thanks for everything and God bless Mum
X X

Nanny Sandy,

Although you lived on the other side of the world, we were so lucky to have had you in our lives. Whether it was you travelling all the way to Australia or us coming to Wales, those moments we shared meant everything. Even though the distance was great, the love never felt far.

I do have so many memories of you from when I was growing up as a child, and it’s the simple ones that have stayed with me the most. I’ll always remember you buying us packets of humbugs for our long car trips to the Gower, and how we would spend hours collecting cockles where you would cook them up and also made us sandwiches with crisps something so simple, but something that was so uniquely you.

I know these memories might seem small or ordinary to some, but in Australia, these are things we didn’t grow up doing. That’s what makes them so special these little moments that I now get to carry with me and share for the rest of my life.

To me, you were one of the most independent and strong women I have ever known. Even through the hardest times, that strength never left you. Watching you go through what you did was incredibly hard, but there is comfort in knowing that you are now at peace.

I am so grateful for every memory I have of you, no matter how big or small. They are moments I will hold onto forever.

And now, I find peace in believing that you are reunited with Bampy Tony. After everything, you are together again, where you belong free, at rest, and watching over all of us.

We will miss you deeply, but we will carry your love, your strength, and your memory with us always.

Until we meet again one day xxx