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Mrs. Nelson passed away at home on June 28, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband: R B Nelson, son: Billy Nelson, grandson: Matthew Nelson, brother: Buford Wallace, and sister: Lois Farr.
Left to cherish the memories of Mrs. Nelson are her daughter: Pamela Nelson, sons: Wayne Nelson (Julie) and Michael Nelson (Sonia), grandchildren: Lesley Looney and Amber Abdalla (Tarek), grandchildren: Dylan Looney (Kali), Cameron Anders (Caleb), great-grandchildren: Dixie Nelson, Bentley Nelson, Okleigh Nelson, and Charleigh Nelson, and her fur baby: Sassy.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Mrs. Nelson enjoyed working in the garden, canning, and loved her church family. She was a member of Christian Assembly.
Special thanks to Amedysis Hospice.
Online condolences may be left to the family at:
www.ghbfuneralhome.com.
Glencoe Hokes Bluff Funeral Home
"Our Family Serving Your Family"
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