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A Memorial Service for Dena Nelson, 50, of Plainview, will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Prairie View Venue-located behind Bartley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday before the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview. Mrs. Nelson passed from this life on October 17, 2017 in Amarillo.
Dena was born on March 8, 1967 to Ray and Betty (Barker) Browning in Wichita, Kansas. She married Terry Nelson on January 5, 1990 in Guymon, OK. From this union they had three children; Alicia, Kathryn, and Joshua.
Dena was very active in the Special Olympics. She was active for 20 years. Dena did everything she could to help the athletes here in Plainview. Being a part of this program was her true calling from God. She was raised a Baptist where her father was a deacon. Dena was such a wonderful person that had a heart of gold. Dena was an organ donor. With her donation she was able to impact and save the lives of 48 recipients. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 27 years; Terry Nelson, her mother; Betty Browning of Guymon, OK., her children; Alicia Evans and husband Bryan of Tulsa, OK., Kathryn Ann Browning Marble and husband John of Hooker, OK., and Joshua Nelson and wife Britteny of Amarillo, fourteen grandchildren; Jessica Ellenlynn Evans, Adin Michael Evans, Christine Leigh Evans, Annabelle Marble, Brittany Marble, William Marble, Matthew Jacobs, Landon Jacobs, Preston Jacobs, John Marble, Abagail Nelson, Tuff Wyatt Delacruz, and Rieanna Elizabeth Nelson, one great grandchild; Dakota Marie Price, her grandmother; Bonnie Barker of Waynoka, OK., two brothers; David Browning and wife Robyn of Bloomfield, NM., and Darin Browning and wife Cami of Guymon, OK.
She is preceded in death by her dad; Ray Browning, and her nephew Duncan Browning.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Special Olympics, in honor of Dena.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Bartley Funeral Home - Plainview.
Sorry for the late notice, just want to thank God for the time we got to spend with our coach. Dena you were a inspiration to all of us. We love you and miss you and your always on our minds and in our hearts. Plainview Stars, Special Olympics
January 22, 2018
May you find comfort in knowing that your dear Dena is safe in the memory of Almighty God.
Sincerely,
S. W.
November 9, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress" (Psalm 46:1). May Dena's family find peace in prayer.
November 3, 2017
My condolences for your loss. Know that God is there to strengthen you during this difficult time ( John 14:18 - " I will not leave you bereaved. I am coming to you. "). - AR
October 30, 2017
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Please be comforted in knowing that if you (Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. (James 4: 8)
October 25, 2017
Aunt Betty, Terry and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Dena. This cousin is heartbroken. Dena and I always knew we were special being the only grand daughters against all those boys. What a reunion she is having with her dad and grandma and grandpa. Love and prayers, Teresa Rau
October 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope. Rom. 15:4
October 23, 2017
The most amazing patient kind and enduring individual I've ever met. I'm truly blessed to have had her in my life. Rejoice in heaven beautiful mama.
Jessica Smith
October 22, 2017
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