Phyllis J. Nelson

Nelson, Phyllis J., passed surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Beloved wife for 57 years of John Nelson; devoted mother of David (Catherine) Nelson, James (Sara) Nelson, and John (Terri) Nelson; cherished grandmother of Elaine Nelson and Audrey Nelson; dear sister of Chuck (Sue) Palmer and Ron (Cheryl) Palmer; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Phyllis was an avid quilter and a member of the Bits and Pieces Quilting Guild. She assisted her husband with his race car at tracks all over the United States and Canada. Phyllis was a member of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and nationally licensed time keeper who volunteered at many tracks including Gateway in St. Louis, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas. She traveled to all 50 states where she visited several National Parks and rafted through the Grand Canyon. She enjoyed riding the Cumbres & Toltec  Scenic Railway in Chama, Arizona every year. Phyllis worked as a middle school teacher in Grain Valley, Missouri and a public librarian in Blue Springs, Missouri where she fostered a love of learning and reading for the youth in the area. Phyllis was dearly loved and will be missed by all that knew her. 

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Monday, February 24, 2025, 4-7 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.