Myrna was born in Polangui Albay, Philippines to Agustin and Adela Martinez on January 3rd,
1944. She graduated from Philippine Normal College and worked as a teacher at various schools
throughout the Philippines for several years. She married William Nelson on November 28th,
1969 on Clark Air Base, Philippines and they went on to have two children. She had previously
served as the Advisor for the Enlisted Spouses Club on Clark Air Base and one of the Founders
and Secretary of the Bikolnon Association of Las Vegas.
Myrna Nelson is preceded in death by her parents Augustin and Adela, brothers Senen and
Jaime, and sister Ma. Leticia.
Myrna is survived by spouse William Nelson, children Michael and Adrienne, their spouses
Tiffany and Richard, brothers Ronelo, Bernard, Vincent, and Agustin Jr., sisters Eleanor, Marlyn,
Marian, Susan, Gidgetta, and Glendura and grandchildren Alec, Ciara, Camron, Tristan, and
Addison.
Myrna Nelson loved to read, sing, travel, and was a wonderful cook. She loved to spend quality
time with her loved ones and was such a joy to be around. She was kind, talented, smart, and
devoted to god. She will be missed by all who knew her.
The family of Myrna Nelson would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the Doctors and
Nurses at Henderson Hospital Intermediate care and the National Kidney Foundation.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at Palm Eastern
Mortuary & Cemetery with Father Dave Casaleggio Officiating.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmeastern.com for the Nelson family.
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