Nelda G. Harrison, age 82, of Arnold, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born February 18, 1940 to Louis and Flaura (nee Brannon) Dickinson whom have preceded her in death along with her beloved husband Gary, her daughter Debra Livingston, a sister Lee Bear, and a brother in law Bill Arnold.
Nelda leaves behind her children, Jeffrey (Dawnetta) Harrison, Dwayne (Debbie) Harrison and Linda (Kirk) Schmidt, her brother Don (Pat) Dickinson, and a sister Sharon Arnold. She was a grandmother to eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild, who all meant the world to her.
Nelda loved her family and made sure to dedicate her time with her loved ones. Some of the best memories were spent celebrating the holidays with all the family gathered near. She made sure to always make room for dessert. Nelda enjoyed the beauty of flowers and watching her garden bloom. She was very proud showing off her tidy and well-groomed lawn.
A Visitation for Nelda will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010. A Funeral Service will occur Monday, October 17, 2022 at 8:30 AM, at the Funeral Home, immediately following, Nelda will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan, St. Louis, MO 63125.
Contributions in Nelda's memory may be made to Special Olympics Missouri, 305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101, www.somo.org; and American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Harrison family.
