She was born February 8, 1939 in Macomb, IL the daughter of Sterling and Helen (Bean) Friday. She married Donald E. Nelson, Sr. on December 13, 1975. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2012.
Sandy worked in many cafeterias over the years, including Pekin Manor and the UAW in Pekin. She enjoyed working and had a wonderful sense of humor. Her quick wit was enjoyed by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Her children will especially miss her beautiful voice singing along with her favorite songs.
Surviving are her five children: Lorna (Joe) Sparrow of Norris City, Jeff Coulter of Honolulu, HI; Alice Williams of Mason City, Eric Coulter and Donald Nelson Jr. (Christina), of Creve Coeur; seven grandchildren: Mandy Sparrow, Mallory (Sparrow) Anderson, Kassandra Coulter, Shanna (Williams) Smith and Tyler Williams, Kayla and Sommer Nelson; five great-grandchildren: Desiree and Isabel Murdach, Addie and Mia Anderson and Easton Smith; a sister, Beverly Brooks of East Moline and a brother, Jim (Mary Jane) Friday of Colchester; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her life-long friends, Judy Beacraft and Marsha Burton.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Fordyce and brothers Michael, Norman, Kenneth, John and Robert Friday.
Cremation rites were accorded by Preston Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin. Family graveside services will be held at a later date at Harris Cemetery in Table Grove, IL.
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