Patsy Nelson
November 30, 1929 ~ April 10, 2017
Services for Patsy Jean Nelson, 87, of Hughes Springs, will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Patsy Jean McPherson Nelson was born November 30, 1929 in Hughes Springs to Cecil and Opal McPherson where she lived her life in Cass County. She went to school in Linden, country school near Carterville and graduated from Hughes Springs. Patsy attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, where she earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education. In 1947, she met the love of her life, Glenn Nelson. She once said "that the minute she saw Glenn, she knew she would marry him." They were united in marriage on June 3, 1949.
Patsy taught first, second, and third grade in a country school in Smyra, Texas, and second grade in Hughes Springs for six years. Patsy and Glenn then continued and expanded the work of her parents in the hardware business. They worked side by side for 40 plus years. She had a gift line and large toy department that thrived under her care. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs and a second grade and pre-school Sunday School teacher for 40 years. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Martha McPherson Hopper.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Glenn Nelson; brother, C.R. McPherson of Shreveport; her children who loved her, Glenna Frost and husband Darrell, and Greg Nelson and wife Michele; she was the proud "MeMe" to Jeb Frost, Tasha Frost, Lana Frost, Connor Frost; Payton Marchand, Colin Marchand, Garrett Nelson, and Shelby Knox; two great granddaughters, Tatum Frost, and Parker Marchand.
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Sincere condolences to family and friends, Patsy and I have always been good friends having the privilege of working with her at the flower shop. The Jones family are in prayer for you all, God bless you in the name of Jesus Amen
Sincere condolences. Patsy was such a sweetheart. She will be missed!!
Sweet,sweet lady. Prayers for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of Patsy’s passing. Although she left you peacefully, the pain of her loss is still the same. I pray God will be especially near you in the days and weeks ahead as you. Patsy was a good woman. She will be missed. Allow your precious memories of her to bring you comfort during this time. Love to all of you.
So sorry to hear about Patsy. She was a sweet lady. Always so kind to me. May God bless your family. Love you all.
Greg and family–I am so sorry for the loss of Ms. Patsy. She was always sweet and helpful when I visited their store. May God bless you and help you in your time of sorrow.
Mrs. Patsy was always so sweet and kind to all she met. Remember her from the store with all the kids loving to go upstairs to the toys. May God give each of the family peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Ms Patsy was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
sure sorry to hear about patsy. i’ve known her all my life and loved seeing her when the old hardware store was open. very sweet lady. praying for ya’ll…
Greg, Michele, Payton and Garrett, Please know the Knox family is holding you up in prayer during this time to grief and sorrow. We rejoice that MeMe is free from the bondage of suffering and is now home, resting in the arms of Jesus. Praying God comforts your sweet family in the days ahead. We’re here always if you need us. Love yall. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:15.
Praying for your family.
I always enjoyed going to the hardware store when Miss Patsy waited on me. I will miss her.
Always enjoyed visiting with Miss Patsy. Praying for the family during this time of loss. Rosann Newsom
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Nelson was such a sweet and kind person. I think she always enjoyed watching us climbing those stairs to Toyland. Prayers for your family.
So so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Nelson, was a lady, who displayed her love for her Lord,her husband & her family @ all times. She was an exanple of the woman in Proverbs.Hard working ,caring,active & always loving. Our prayer for your family, " The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit " Psalms 34:11 THE LORD’S Tom &Linda Hooton
So sorry to hear about Ms. Patsy. She was a very sweet and loving lady. she will be missed. Prayers for all the family.
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Sending my condolences to the Nelson family. Mrs. Patsy made our days bright during her short stay with us here at The Springs. It was an honor knowing and caring for her in her time of need. Best wishes and lots of prayers during this time of loss. Love, Jeff and Shannon Wellborn
Dear Patsy and Glenn were always so kind and welcoming to us "foreigners" from Florida and California. I’ll never forget their gracious manners, filled with humor and assistance. Patsy, along with Glenn, were gifts to us and will always be cherished. Please accept my deepest sympathy, Carol Hodges
Only today learning of this in our current home in Longview. Gene and I do wish to express our sorrow of learning of Patsy’s passing. We also would like to express our love and concern for the family members.
Family, I am sorry for your loss. Please remember in your time of sorrow that Almighty God is close and cares for you (Psalm 46:1; 1 Peter 5:7) and that all of the promises of Almighty God come true; He heals hearts and soon sorrow and tears will be gone for all (Psalm 147:3, Revelation 21:4).
Patsy was one of a kind and very sweet lady. I had the pleasure of knowing Patsy in her later life and helping take care of her. She always kept us on our toes but I wouldn’t have wanted her to change for anything. She was very smart and always had us laughing. She was loved by many and will be missed greatly. I will never forget the day she picked up the phone and answered it Nelsons harware store. She was a great lady, we love her and will miss her dearly. She was family to us. Glen and their kids will always be welcome to join us on any occasion. Thank you all for the opportunity to know her. Sincerely, Angie Iselt
Very sorry to hear. My prayers are with you and your family.