Laura Emiko Nelson

Laura Emiko Nelson, age 53, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in San Antonio, TX surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 17, 1971, in Sagimihara, Japan to Yasuko “Sue” Murata and James Horace Buckner.

Laura Emiko was the youngest of six children and was doted on by her siblings; Jimmy, Betty, Richard, Michael and Mary. Being a Military Brat, she spent her first three years growing up in Japan on Camp Zama. In 1974, the family relocated to Fayetteville, NC, where Dad retired from the US Army. She spent her early life in Fayetteville and made many childhood friends in this area. After graduating High School, she and a close friend relocated to Wisconsin where she met her future husband and was married in 1993 at her childhood home in Fayetteville, NC. The marriage did not last, but they had two amazing children: Andrew and Evelyn.

The family, Emiko, Drew and Evie, relocated from Wisconsin to San Antonio, Texas to be close to her sister, Mary Quezada and family. Emiko and Mary were quite a duo and shared many passions, including love of family, crocheting and “game night”. They welcomed everyone and managed to adopt a few strays along the way. Emiko’s love of life was a guiding principle in the way she lived her life, and the foundation of her positive mindset. Her Christian upbringing gave her a strong faith and belief in the everlasting.

Emiko, also known as just “Ko”, was a massive nerd known especially for her love of gaming. She was very passionate and enjoyed her work at Precision Pathology Services, at which she worked for sixteen years. There, she made many lifelong friends.

She is survived by her son Andrew Michael Nelson, and daughter Evelyn Kylie Nelson.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

Funeral ServiceSaturday, October 12, 20245:00 PMPorter Loring Mortuary North2102 North Loop 1604 East

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