Carolyn Jean Nelson

Carolyn Jean Nelson

Carolyn Nelson Obituary

Published by Sunrise Funeral Home, Cremation Services & Cemetery on Oct. 16, 2019.
Carolyn was born on October 22, 1945 and passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Carolyn later graduated with honors from Westport High School in Kansas City, MO. Carolyn was born to Chester and Dixie Williams on October 22, 1945 in Nevada, MO. Her father was in the Army which meant her family moved around the Midwest every few years throughout her childhood. VISITATION: 10 am on Saturday, October 19th at The Water's Edge Church, 2202 W. 3rd St., with funeral service to follow at 11 am. Interment at Oneota Cemetery.

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