Mary Joan Nelson's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2025 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mary Joan Nelson

August 22, 1935 - March 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mary Joan Nelson's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2025 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home

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Mary Joan Nelson

August 22, 1935 - March 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mary Joan Nelson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Joan Nelson of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 29, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Joan Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

Though Mary Joan may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mary Joan touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jay D. Vest and Pearlie Vest; her husband Verling "Spin" Nelson; and her siblings, Glenneva Peebler (Bob) and Jay Vest.

She is survived by: her sister-in-law Loa Vest. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joan asked you to remember kindness to animals and if desired, donate in her name to Humane Colorado, formerly Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO, 80231 or the Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, 34656 E. Crystal Visions Rd, Marana, AZ 85658.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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