She was homemaker, a member of the McWherter Senior Center and a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband; Robert A. Nelson, Sr., two daughters; Debra Jarrett (Doug), Sharon Mason, son; Bob Nelson, Jr., four grandchildren; Wyatt Jarrett, Brian Jarrett, Bobby Nelson, III, Heather Hays, two great-grandchildren; Brie Jarrett and Maxwell Nelson.
A visitation for Lillian will be held Monday, August 19, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at MEMPHIS FUNERAL HOME, 5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119 with funeral services to follow at 2:00PM. The family will receive friends with a reception following the service. A committal service will occur Friday, August 23, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 11:20 AM at West TN State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Rd., Memphis, TN 38125.