Joyce LaRae Nelson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joyce LaRae Nelson of Wagoner, Oklahoma, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose life came to an end on May 2, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Joyce LaRae may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ray Downey and Henrietta Constance Downey (Lazewski); and her siblings, Leona Bays, Sandy Starr and Robert Wayne Downey.

She is survived by: her brother Johnny Downey.