Frances Nelson

Frances Louise Byrd Nelson, age 86, formerly of Opelika, AL, passed away peacefully and entered the presence of the Lord Monday, May 12, 2025. Her parents were John W. Byrd and Ada Lee Byrd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Nelson, of 44 years. She was a mother to three children. Connie (Jay) Harry of Alexander City, John W (Renee Smith) Nelson of Auburn, AL, and Ronald Jerome Nelson. Grandmother to five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was a faithful member of Pepperell Baptist Church of Opelika, AL. She loved early morning Bible studies, scripture reading, gospel singing, and watching Les Feldick Ministries on television.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Central on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Upson County Memorial Gardens in Thomaston, GA. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by the Dadeville Health Care Center and Southern Care New Beacon.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Pepperell Baptist Church of Opelika, AL "Lottie Moon Missionary Fund" in memory of Frances L. Nelson.