Matilda LaFaye Nelson Obituary
We bid farewell to Matilda LaFaye Nelson of Lucedale, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Matilda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matilda LaFaye Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clinton Ray Davis and Ruby Seless Davis; and her siblings, Margarette Zdrazil, Mary Anderson, Nettie Yates and Elmer Davis.
She is survived by: her children, David Harris, Sr. (Shelli), Roy Harris (Lisa), Cathy Bradley (Larry), Charlene Shields (Billy), George Nelson, Jr., Tina Nelson and Seth Nelson; and her siblings, Zenia, Nancy, Ruby and Clinton, Jr.. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Moments Funeral Home (7158 MS-63, Lucedale, MS 39452). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the New Antioch Full Gospel Church.
