Myrtle Marie Henson

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Marie Nelson, 86, of Newland, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023 at her residence.

Marie was born on July 19, 1936 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles Henson and the late Minnie Ollis Henson.

She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Her and her son, Mickey, traveled many times together with Christian Tours. Marie enjoyed reading her Bible and she loved the times she could sit and visit with her pastor, Ron Greene.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Henson; mother: Minnie Henson; husband: Jack William Nelson; son: Timothy Nelson; two sisters: Lucy Mode, Bernice McGee; two brothers: Herman Charles Henson, Paul Henson; granddaughter: Mary Elizabeth Nelson; son-in-law: Glenn Hicks.

Marie leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter: Donna (Matthew) McClellan of Linville Falls, NC; three sons: Keith (Tabatha) Nelson of Newland, NC, Stephen (Lisa) Nelson of Jonas Ridge, NC, Mickey Daniels of Newland, NC; daughter-in-law: Janet Nelson of Pineola; grandchildren: Autumn Nelson-Miller, Charli Nelson, Sara Nelson, MKayla Nelson, Zachary Nelson, Kadence Nelson; great grandchildren: Colton Lane Baird; special niece: Ann Woods, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Marie Nelson were held Monday, March 20, 2023 in the Johnson Cemetery with Pastor Ron Greene officiating.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Avery County EMS for the wonderful and loving care.

Myrtle married Jack William Nelson on 16 Jan 1964 in , Burke County, North Carolina, . Jack was born on 18 Apr 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Jul 2019 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Shoner Johnson Cemetery, Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]