Martha Gay

Nelson

Martha Gay Nelson daughter of the late Sina Elvira Lowrence Wood and Franklin Charles Wood was born in Bunker, Missouri, on September 1, 1950. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, Missouri, on October 3, 2016, at the age of 66.

On September 10, 1968 in Bunker, Missouri, Martha was united in marriage to Maurice Woodrow Nelson and to this union one son was born. Martha loved crocheting, crafts, quilting and baking. Her greatest joy was her family, she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Sina Wood, two sisters, Wanda Pritchett and Deloise Nelson, and one brother, Kenny Wood.

Martha is survived by her husband, Maurice Nelson of Bunker, Missouri, her son, Charles Nelson and wife Salina of Bunker, Missouri, four grandchildren, Justin and wife, Kayla, Taylor and wife Makanda, Lindsey and Bethany, three great-grandchildren, Tatum, Britleigh and Zachary, one sister, Gloria Howell and husband, Tom of Fredericktown, Missouri, two brothers, Raymond Wood and wife Linda of Houston, Texas, Wayne Wood and wife Barb of Bunker, Missouri. Martha will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Saturday, October 8th at 10 AM

Funeral Services follow at 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO

Minister: Rev. Mark Moss of Doe Run Assembly of God

Burial: Bunker Cemetery

Pallbearers: Charles Nelson, Justin Nelson, Taylor Nelson, Charlie Turner, Shane Nunley and Bob Bailey.

Honorary Pallbearer: Rob Strange

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations may be made to McSpadden Funeral Home, for Funeral Expenses.