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Joy Nelson Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Joy Kay McMahan Nelson, age 59, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Joy is preceded in death by parents, John and Ruby McMahan. She is survived by husband of 33 years, Scott Nelson; sons, Richard Reynolds and David Nelson; grandchildren, Kyila and Kevin Nelson and Cameron Reynolds Crowley; sisters, Karen Cooper, Sharon Ramsey, Angela Long and Marlene Wright; brothers, Thomas McMahan, David McMahan, Mark McMahan and Mike McMahan. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com
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Janet Slowe
July 31, 2022
Dear Scott and Family, I´m so sorry to learn of the loss of Joy. Peace to all. Janet Slowe
Charolette King
September 16, 2015
Johnnie, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Love & prayers
Jamie Whitenight
September 14, 2015
Deepest condolences from Aunt Faye, Scott & Jamie Whitenight, Nicholas Haroutunian & Christian Haroutunian. Prayers & Love to all. God Bless!
James Trent
September 13, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nelson's and McMahan family ,friends. May God bless your family and give you strength and comfort . Our Deepest Sympathy, James & Robin Trent and Family
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