Barbara Kay Nelson, 70, passed away on October 4, 2020. Barbara was born on June 17, 1950 in Darlington, Wisconsin to Freeman and Minnie Nichols. She graduated from Harlem High School and shortly after in 1973, married the love of her life Dennis Nelson. Barbara was a supervisor for over twenty years at Bon-Ton. In her free time Barbara enjoyed fishing, traveling and being an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW; but there was nothing she loved more than spending time with her grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Scott (Angela) Nelson and Brendon (Sarah) Nelson; grandchildren, Trenton, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Olivia, and Zachary; sister, Wendy Lynde; special friend, Tom Grimes. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Nelson; parents, Freeman and Minnie Nichols; brother, Cecil Nichols.
A Walk Through Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 1pm until the time of Service for immediate family at 2pm at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Rd, Macheseny Park, IL 61115). Interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois or The Ladies Auxiliary VFW of Loves Park.
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