Nila Fern Nelson Obituary
The memory of Nila Fern Nelson of Paris, Texas, born in McKinney, Texas, who passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Whitsell and Pearlie Whitsell; her former husband Steve Phelps; her daughter Tonya Eddleman; and her brother Glen Whitsell.
She is survived by: her husband Larry Nelson; her daughter LaGina Bednar; her grandchildren, Anthony Bednar, Kristen Kollowa, Leslie Snyder, Wesley Eddleman, Gena Thomas and Angela Bowyer; her great grandchildren, Gavin, Abigail, Adelin, Hunter, Emmett and Lydia; and her siblings, Kenneth Whitsell, Calvin Whitsell and LaVoyce Sims. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends.
