Marilyn J. Nelson
OKLAHOMA CITY — Marilyn June Nelson, 83, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away on Sept. 11, 2017, following a courageous, extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
June was born on March 26, 1934, in Pine Valley, Okla., to Oswald “Babe” and Ruby McAdams. After a few early years in Wright City, Okla., June’s family moved to Kansas City, Mo., and later to Hot Springs, Ark. June was Homecoming Queen at Drury University, and then earned master’s degrees from both the University of Arkansas and Henderson State University.
June was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carolyn Hill, of Blue Springs, Mo.; husband, Larry Nelson, of Hot Springs, Ark.; and son, Steven Riordan, of Fayetteville, Ark.
June worked as a counselor at the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center and retired after 22 of service. June and Larry Nelson were active members of the Hot Springs Elks Lodge, where Larry once served as the Exalted Ruler.
June enjoyed her many grandbabies, dancing, bingo, excursions with her friends and time at the lake. June always will be remembered for her sweet and lighthearted nature. She had an infectious laugh and was quick to make new friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl L. Prince, of Edmond, Okla.; her sons, Gary R. Riordan, of Little Rock, Ark., and Jerome L. Nelson, of Fairfield, Conn.; 12 grandchildren, Stephanie Loree Hughes, Laura Edwards, Jared Prince, Caleb Prince, Courtney Garrison, Rachel Merritt, Spencer Riordan, Neely Riordan and Amanda Nelson, Theodore Nelson, Moriah Nelson, Sarah Nelson; and four great-grandchildren, Jayden Hughes, Jacob Hughes, Elizabeth Edwards and Owen Edwards.
A graveside funeral service will be held at the Little Rock National Cemetery at noon Friday, Sept. 15.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.