Gloria Nelson's Obituary
Gloris F. “Sissey” Nelson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Gloria was born on October 4, 1940 in Decatur, IL to Harold and Rosie Carter. She worked at Decatur Memorial Hospital, and the Decatur Credit Bureau.
Gloria grew up attending Tabernacle Baptist Church and spent the last twenty years of her life on their shut-in roster as she lived at Oxford House, Eagle Ridge, and Fair Havens Senior Living. Gloria loved her son, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and fondly remembered a special cat, Goldy.
Gloria Married Richard Nelson in 1962. Their son Alan Nelson, now deceased, was their only child. She is preceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, son Alan, sister Beverly “Cookie” Carter, and nephew Jacob Gilbert.
She is survived by her sister Donna Gilbert (Harold) of Forsyth. Grandchildren, Adam Nelson of Decatur, IL and daughters Clairabelle, Hunter, and Josie, Taylor Nelson of Decatur and daughter Jolene, Nikki Nelson, of Plainfield, IL, and step grandson Jeremy McClure (Sara) of El Reno, Ok. Nephew Eric Gilbert of Decatur, IL and daughters, Sydney Gilbert, and Jemma Gilbert. Nephew Tim Gilbert(Vicki) of Forsyth, IL and their sons Kyle Gilbert(Jessica) of Virden, IL, Ryan Gilbert(Natalie)and daughter Claire of Winchester Canal, OH, and Bryce Gilbert of Columbus, OH.
A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday (07-13-2023) at Salem Cemetery Decatur, IL.
The family wishes to thank Fair Havens Senior Living of Decatur and Transitions Hospice Care for caring for Sissey during her last days. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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