Flint, Michigan
NELSON, Effie Lucretia - Of Swartz Creek, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2009. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Olivia Raine Foundation in memory of Effie Lucretia Nelson P.O. Box 182, Atlas, MI 48411-0182. The family will be present at the funeral home to receive friends 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 12 noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Effie was born in Matthews, Missouri on October 15, 1921, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ward and Mamie Effie Jane (Tripplett) Ward. She and Homer Gardia Nelson were united in marriage September 12, 1950 in Genesee County, Michigan. Surviving are daughters, Karla Sue (David) Foutch of Flint, Shirley Richard (Howard Beatty) of Swartz Creek, Nancy (Larry) Troyer of Culleoka, TN, Judy Nelson of Burton; Son, Howard (Angie) Nelson of Montrose; 11 grandchildren, David, Richard, Michelle, Chuck, Michael, Krissy, Tracy, Nathan, Natessa, Jamie and Lawrence; 15 great-grand-children; 2 brothers, Chester Ward of Swartz Creek. Don Ward of Arizona; Sisters, Patsy, Jewel, Linda all of Missouri; Judy of Arkansas; Many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by first husband Harold Stokes of Chicago IL, 2second husband of 39 years Homer Gardia Nelson of Swartz Creek, son Homer Gordon Nelson; great-grand-daughter, Olivia Raine Richards, great-grandson, Michael Allen Foutch; Sisters, Edith, Violet and Kathleen; Brother, Wayne; Dear step-mother, Alice Ward; And many dear friends at Woodhaven. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Shirley,
So sorry to hear about your mom. We were on our way to Georgia and did not know until we returned home.It has been a tough year for the gals at Woodhaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Sharon Vance (Ruth Crittenden's daughter)
December 02, 2009 | Flint, MI
I'm very sorry to hear about your lost. Miss Effie was truly a nice lady. I remember growing up on Cheyenne and going to yur house to play with BoBo, even though she was busy she always had something nice to say to me, even though the last thing she needed was another kid to watch after. My sympathy and Prayers to everyone who she touched.
Donnie Couch
November 24, 2009 | Gaines, MI
My dear friend Shirley, I heard from Karen that your mother passed away and i am sending my prayers your way. I am so sorry to hear about her. Remember all of the good times. Your friend Holly
Holly McAnally
November 24, 2009 | Grand Ledge, MI
Nancy abd Family, I sure loved your Mom. She was a sweetheart. I talked to her aftr she moved into Woodhaven. I met them when they were selling their house on Grand Traverse. That was a sad time - but we found one they really liked in Sw. Creek. I also Sold your house Nancy - so now you can remember who I am - I knew Mom wasn't well and am sorry I didn't get over so see her. My Sympathy and Prayers go to you her Family. God Bless - Nova
Nova Valenti
November 23, 2009 | Grand Blanc,, MI
My Dear Friend Shirley,
I'm sorry I cannot be there to support you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on the loss of your precious mother.
Karen and JoDeca Tynes
November 23, 2009 | Heber Springs, AR
My Dear Friend Shirley, I wish I could be there to give you support. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family for the loss of your dear mother.
Karen and JoDeca Tynes
November 23, 2009 | Heber Springs, AR
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Reed
November 23, 2009 | Freeland, MI
Effie was very special to us at Woodhaven...She was a wonderful person that brought a smile to our faces as she had such a great personality..We will sure miss her.
Joyce Kehoe
November 22, 2009 | Swartz Creek, MI
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the whole Family. Effie was a wonderful Person and had a great Heart. I Loved Her very much as I did the whole family, I have so many memories of the years that I have known her and her family. She will be sadly missed but I know that she is at peace now and is able to join the loved ones that she had lost through the years. She will be in my heart always and will be watching over all that she has left behind until the day that they are all joined together in...
Terry Nelson
November 22, 2009 | Honolulu, HI
