Leoda L. Nelson, age 93, Little Rock, passed away July 29, 2018. Born September 11, 1924, Leoda was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Cora Smith; husband James E Nelson; son Jimmy Lee Nelson; and four brothers.
She is survived by her daughter Betty Gamer (Lewis) of' Little Rock; grandsons James Hamilton of Maurnelle and Chad Nelson, Yucaipa, California; granddaughter, Shawn Christianson, Yucaipa; three great grandsons; and one great great grandson.
Leoda was a member of Markham Street Baptist Church and a retired employee of UALR.
Visitation begins 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 2, with service to follow at
11:00 AM, Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th, Little Rock. Burial will follow at Forest Hills, 10200 Highway 5N, Alexander,
Arkansas.