Kathy Nelson Obituary
A visitation for Kathy Diane Nelson, age 67, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home.
Kathy was born on July 4, 1958, in Nashville, TN, to Franklin and Peggy Harris. She passed away on October 22, 2025. Kathy enjoyed music, entertaining, and crafting. However, her most valued times were spent with her family that she loved and friends that she cherished.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Nelson and brother, David Harris. She is survived by her children: Paul (Tiffany) Nelson, Adam (Kelsey) Nelson, and Alex (Lauren) Nelson; siblings: Ronnie Harris, Danny Harris, and Tammy Harris Grice; grandchildren, Aubrey, Stevie, Katie, Aleena, Nora, and one on the way, several nieces and nephews, and dog, Tom.
Please visit Kathy's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
424 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040
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