Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson, age 77, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents Hobart and Lucy Goad Daugherty; sisters Stella Mae (Kermit) Crabtree, Ruby Jewel (Roosevelt) Armes, Gertrude (Darrell) King, Judy Ophra (Junior) Cole, and Bonnie Lou (Barry) Goad; brothers Mack McKinley “Joe” Daugherty, Lloyd Daugherty, and Isaac Henderson Daugherty; son Michael Leo Nelson.

She is survived by brother James Thomas Daugherty; son Tim and Winnie Nelson; grandsons Jason and Jessica Nelson and Travis and Ashley Nelson; great grandchildren Otto and Alice Nelson and Laykin and Kollins Nelson; former husband Benny Nelson and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Chris Bumbalough officiating.  Graveside services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Nelson.