Arlone B. Nelson, 81, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 at Lexington Park Nursing Center in Topeka, Kan.
She was born January 28, 1925 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Otto and Viola Hanes Grimm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Nelson on April 15, 1995.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Belnay of Topeka, Kan. and a son, Robert W. Nelson of Northvale, NJ; seven grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one sister, Audrey Borie of Butler, NJ.
She was an avid Mahjong player, was active in Grace Lutheran Church and loved to be with her family and friends. "Nana" was a wonderful and caring wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Nelson was cremated. Services will be in New Jersey at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW. 29th St., Suite 20, Topeka, Kansas 66614.
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