Mary Joan Nelson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Joan Nelson in Spokane, Washington, who passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Mary Joan 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, Mary Gertrude Patterson Judd and Glenn Judd; her husband Laurence J Nelson (Larry); her sister Lois Williams; and her brother-in-law Virgil "Bud" Wagner.

She is survived by: her sister Jean (Bud) Wagner; her niece Lori (Mac Thorn) Valdez; and her nephew John Wagner of Atlanta, GA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local hospice or Hospice of Spokane.