Susan Kay Moser Nelson

Born on October 9th, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas and died at age 59 on March 10, 2014. Susan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Robert George Nelson, two sons and a daughter-in-law Michael & Lacey Nelson and Jonathan Nelson along with three sisters and their husbands, Charlene & Ray Martin, Janice & Jakie Henson and Anita & Bob Hartmann, in-laws Pete & Joann Nelson, brother-in-law Ric Nelson, numerous nieces and nephews and three grandnieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dolores Moser.

Beloved by all who knew her, Susan led a life of graceful service to others and brightened every day with a constant smile. She grew up as the 2nd of four daughters on the west side of Fort Worth. After graduating from Arlington Heights High School, Susan attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where she met her husband, Robert. As a little sister to Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Susan served as Sweetheart for two years. She was also an active member of Phi Chi Theta business Fraternity. Susan earned a BBA in Finance and began her banking career with Fredonia State Bank in Nacogdoches. Robert & Susan eventually moved to Houston where she became a Commercial Real Estate officer with Texas Commerce Bank.

After a few years, the family returned to the DFW area and settled in Forney, Texas. As her children grew, Susan began volunteering at their schools and became passionate for serving the educational needs of children. She obtained Elementary Education Certification from East Texas State University (Texas A&M Commerce) and a certificate in Library Science from the University of North Texas. She was the librarian at Forney Primary School and eventually multiple Forney ISD elementary school campuses. Susan’s position grew throughout the years as she opened several new libraries, served as Forney ISD Elementary Library Coordinator, and was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2002.

Susan was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockwall where she enjoyed attending Bible Study on Sunday evenings and participating in Work Days of Service. As an active member of the former Forney Women’s Organization, Susan held various officer positions and helped establish Forney’s first public library.

Susan was a friend to everyone and truly lived a selfless life focused on others. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed the many annual family gatherings she hosted and attended, as well as the many Nelson family trips throughout the years. Susan’s “sister trips” with her three sisters was also an annual highlight as well as trips to Mexico with Robert and friends.

Through her unwavering faith and strength, Susan battled and beat lymphoma over the last 2 years. She had been in remission after a successful stem cell transplant for 6 months and touched the lives of her caregivers as they cared for her. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at gifts.mdanderson.org. Please specify stem cell transplantation or lymphoma programs.

Funeral Service celebrating her life will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 15 at the First United Methodist Church, 1200 East Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas 75087 with Dr. Joe Pool officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at a catered reception at the church. The internment will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.