Mary Ann Nielsen, 83, of Cordova, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Methodist Germantown Hospital. Mrs. Nielsen is survived by her husband of 63 years, Earl Nielsen; her three children, mark Nielsen (Lynne) of Fountain, CO; Randy Nielsen (Erlinda) of Royse City, TX; and Karen Nielsen of Cordova; one brother, Frank Slentz of Carrothersville, MO; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at West Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery.
