Patricia J Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Patricia J Nelson (Fort Smith, Arkansas), born in Creston, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 85, on February 10, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vaughn Denton and Katherine Denton; her husband Arnold G. "Arnie" Nelson; and her sister Kathy Whitson. She is survived by: her children, Lori Richards (Paul) of Wilmington, NC, Greg Nelson (Libbie) of Houston, TX and Steve Nelson (Debbie) of Little Rock, AR; and her grandchildren, Greg Nelson (Lisa), Stacy Frank (Ken), Bradley Nelson (Colette), Melissa Olson (Christian), Joe Nelson (Caroline) and Laura Beth Brown (John). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Due to the COVID pandemic, there will be no indoor funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Patti's name to The Davis Community (Legacy Fund) at 1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 or to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.