Theresa Lynn Nelson

Theresa Lynn Williams Nelson, 39, of Greenwood passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born July 16, 1976 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Duane and Leona (Repass) Williams. Theresa married the love of her life, Marty, on October 6, 2001 on the bank of the lake where they met at Johnny Cake Ranch. Theresa was an amazing, loving mother to the two joys of her life, Marleigh and Duke. Never did she fail to support them in any activity or event they were involved. She was a 1994 graduate of Hartford High School and was most recently employed by Mercy River Valley Orthopedics as a records clerk.

Theresa was a Baptist but more importantly she had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This was evident mostly by her beautiful smile, love of His Word, encouraging words, and heart full of love for everyone. She spread joy everywhere she went and was loved by all who knew her. Theresa was an amazing, supportive, and loving wife, mother, and daughter. She always had a hug and "I love you" for all friends and family.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Marty Nelson; her daughter, Marleigh Glasgow; and her son, Duke Nelson of the home; her father, Duane Williams of Hartford; her mother-in-law, Allena Nelson of Greenwood; one brother, Alan Williams of Hartford; two sisters, Judy Angel of Salida, CO and Rebecca Woodral of Wister, OK; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Williams; her father-in-law, M. C. Nelson; a sister, Leigh Meeker; and a brother, Michael Williams.

Funeral services will be 4 pm Friday, March 18 at Greenwood First Baptist Church with interment to follow at Hartford Memorial Park under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Pallbearers will be Kendall Beam, Paul Sanders, Candy Davis, Stewart Bryan, Dr. Brent Dunavin, and John Fultz. Honorary pallbearers will be City of Greenwood Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one of the memorial funds set up for her family through an account at Farmers Bank, GoFundMe accounts with Facebook and Twitter or to the charity of your choice.

To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.mcconnellfh.com.