Toneshia Antoinette Nelson

Toneshia Antoinette Nelson obituary

Toneshia Antoinette Nelson

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22

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Shaffer - Collins Funeral Home

247 West 6th St., Yazoo City, MS 39194

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Aug

23

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church

2237 Campbell Road, Benton, MS 39039

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Aug

23

Graveside service

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Tri-Union Independent Church

3020 Highway 432, Benton, MS 39039

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Toneshia Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Shaffer - Collins Funeral Home

247 West 6th St., Yazoo City, MS 39194

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church

2237 Campbell Road, Benton, MS 39039

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Graveside service

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Tri-Union Independent Church

3020 Highway 432, Benton, MS 39039

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home

Only 5 hours left for delivery to next service.