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Vivian M. Nelson

[January 02, 2012]  LINCOLN -- Vivian M. Nelson, 96, of Lincoln formerly of Galesburg passed away on Saturday, Dcember 31, 2011 at 3:35 p.m. at The Christian Village Nursing Home in Lincoln.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Nelson will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln.

Visitation will also be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg.

Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Galesburg.

Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln is in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Marie Nelson was born on December 22, 1915 in Oneida, Illinois the daughter of Charles and Clare Peterson Sloan. She married Mark C. Cooper on June 10, 1936. He preceded her in death in October 26, 1978. She later married Rev. Edwin Nelson. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2003.

Surviving Mrs. Nelson are one daughter: Patricia (Raymond) Nobbe of Lincoln. Step son: Myron (Pauline) Nelson of Seminole, Alabama, Her grandchildren: Pamela (Steve) Schreiner,
Bobbi (Mark) Graue, Dr. R. Todd (Chris) Nobbe, Natalie (Mark) Mussselman, Larry (Nadine) Elander. Four Stepgrandchildren. One Nephew: Ron (Kathy) Cooper. Eleven Great grandchildren: Matthew, Katrina, Garrett Schreiner, Derek and Patrick Graue, Emma and Kathryn Nobbe, Christa and Emily Musselman, J.T. and C.J. Elander .

She was preceded in death by one daughter: Joan Elander, one sister: Betty Bacon , one brother: Dewitt Sloan, half brother: Glen Sloan.

Mrs. Nelson was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg for over 80 years. She was very devoted to her church. Where she was a Deaconess, GMG Leader,member of Shining Light Circle, Sunday School Teacher, Hilltoppers and camp counsler. She attended Jefferson Street Christian Church while living in Lincoln.

She was an excellent cook and seamtress. Her home was always open to friends and family. As a hobby, she decorated and designed scenes in various kinds of eggs.

Memorials may be made to the Christian Village Nursing Home Chaplians Department or Jefferson Street Christian Church.

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