Miriam Nelson

1936 - 2018

Miriam Nelson GRANBURY--Miriam Nelson, 81, of Granbury, Texas, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, in Plano, Texas. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at DFW National Cemetery. She will lie in state on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13-14, 2018, at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury, Texas. Pallbearers: Kyle Nelson, Chase Nelson, Jason Harris, Andrew Harris, Matt Harris and Matt Vasquez. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Miriam was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted friend who will be missed by everyone who experienced her love and friendship. She never met a stranger and loved to strike up conversation with people she met along her life's journey. She lived a life of faith and had a generous spirit. Miriam was born in Waco, Texas, on May 9, 1936, to Reverend Roy Smith and Leticia Hughey Smith. She attended Waco High School followed by Decatur Baptist College. She then met and married the love of her life, Allen. They followed his career from College Station, Texas, to Springdale, Ark., and Dallas, Texas. Following their retirement, they moved to Granbury, Texas, where they spent many happy years enjoying the beauty of the Brazos River. Miriam loved to travel, read and she was a fabulous cook, but raising her family was her most treasured accomplishment. Miriam was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Allen D. Nelson, and brother, Frank Hughey Smith. SURVIVORS: She is survived by son, David Nelson and wife, Tracy; daughter, Karen Harris and husband, Cliff; grandchildren, Kyle Nelson, Chase Nelson, Brigitte Hook, Katie Harris, Alden Harris, Cassie Vasquez, Andrew Harris, Matt Harris, Jason Harris; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.