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Lillian Nelson

January 6, 1934 – August 15, 2019
Obituary of Lillian Nelson
IN THE CARE OF

Memphis Funeral Home

Lillian Frazier Nelson, age 85, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019. Lillian was born January 6, 1934 in Little Rock, AR to the late Robert and Juanita McCarroll Steed.

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.

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FAMILY

Robert A. Nelson Sr.Husband

Debra Jarrett (Doug)Daughter

Sharon MasonDaughter

Bob Nelson Jr.Son

Wyatt JarrettGrandchild

Brian JarrettGrandchild

Bobby Nelson IIIGrandchild

Heather HaysGrandchild

Brie JarrettGreat Grandchild

Maxwell NelsonGreat Grandchild

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Juanita McCarroll Steed.

Past Services

Monday,August 19, 2019

Visitation

Monday,August 19, 2019

Funeral Service

Monday,August 19, 2019

Reception

Friday,August 23, 2019

Committal Service