Mae Smith Nelson, age 96, widow of Harwood D. Nelson, entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2009, in Clinton. She was born in Saluda County and was a daughter of the late Bill L. Smith and Ida Florence Butler Smith. Mrs. Nelson lived most of her life in Clinton. As a homemaker, she had a special love of flowers and was an active member of the Carolina Wren Garden Club. She received great joy in her service in the Fedlis Sunday School Class at Clinton First Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, William Nelson and wife, Patsy, of Clinton; two daughters, Tonie Poe and husband, Lyndel, of Hartsville, S.C., and Jean N. Rogge of Summerville, S.C.; one grandson; five granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; four nieces; and one nephew. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. with burial in Rosemont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Clinton First Baptist Church, 301 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325 or to Hospice of Laurens County, P.O. Box 178, Clinton, SC 29325. The family will be at the home of her son. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com. Gray Funeral Home of Clinton.