Leslie Marie Manges Nelson, 51, of Cornelius, NC died Tuesday, April 21,2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born July 2, 1963 in Buffalo, New York she was the daughter of the late Herbert G. Manges and Ora Lederhouse Manges. She was retired from Allstate Insurance Company. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Samantha Nelson and Kaydee Nelson, companion Bobby Carey; brothers, Dales Wayne Manges and wife Donna, Howard F. Manges and wife Cynthia; sister Carol; Aunt ,Verna Lederhouse Bicheler; nephews, Aaron Manges, Thomas Manges, Donald Nagle, Bryan Manges and Howard W. Manges; nieces, Brenda Manges Richardson and Erin Manges; sister-in-law Alice Manges. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Don Manges. A celebration of Leslie's life will be conducted Wednesday April 29, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the ALS Society, Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter, 131 Miller Street Winston-Salem, NC 27157. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com