Deloise Fae Nelson daughter of the late Sina Lowrence Wood and Franklin Wood was born in Bunker, Missouri, on May 18, 1942. She departed this life at Phelps County Memorial Hospital in Rolla, Missouri, on February 12, 2008 at the age of 65.
On May 20, 1961 in Doss, Missouri, Deloise was united in marriage to Raymond Nelson, he preceded her in death. Deloise was a member of the Greeley United Baptist Church. Her hobbies included making crafts, gardening and taking care of her flowers. Deloise enjoyed pestering Tim and her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Deloise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Kenny Lavern Wood, and one sister, Wanda Louise Pritchett.
Deloise is survived by one son, Franklin Carl "Rudy" Nelson and companion Linda Wood of Sedalia, three daughters, Angela Fae Gallop of St. Louis, Dawna Sue Nelson of Black, Teresa Ann Nelson and companion Tim Dunn of Black, two brothers, Raymond Charles Wood of Houston, TX, Winford Wayne Wood of Bunker, two sisters, Martha Gay Nelson of Dillard, MO, Gloria Jane Howell of Fredericktown, six grandchildren, Patrick, R.J., Cari, Brendon, Timmy, Brooklynn and special friend William Spengler. Deloise will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Fri. 6 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Saturday February 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.
Minister: Pastor Ted Wisdom Burial: Greeley Cemetery
Pallbearers: Tim Dunn, Charles Nelson, Maurice Nelson,
Dennis Crocker, Kenny Wood and Franklin "Rudy" Nelson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri
In Lieu of Flowers: American Cancer Society