Mrs. Lola Nelson

NELSON, Mrs. Lola - Age 74, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 at her residence. Family hour 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4805 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Malik Shabazz eulogist, Pastor Henry L. Fuller Host Pastor. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Nelson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, with family present 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Our beloved Lola Alice Nelson was born December 28, 1938 in Hope, Arkansas. She was the 2nd oldest of 6 children, born to the late Henry McClain and the late Dora Powell. Lola loved the Lord and was dedicated to Him with all of her heart. She was a devoted member of True Gospel Church, where she served on the kitchen committee and song in the choir and was an announcement clerk. Lola didn’t mind lending a helping hand wherever needed. Lola showed the love of God operating in her life by way of showing love to Gods people. She was a care giver to many children, adults, the sick, the well, dogs, cats and anyone who crossed her path that needed love and care. She turned no one away. Lola loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart and would do anything for them. In her battle with sickness, Lola would still offer to cook and entertain you. She enjoyed cooking for others, shopping with her children and sisters, spending time with her family and collecting dolls and stuffed animals. Mrs. Lola Alice Nelson leaves to cherish her memories: 3 daughters, Jacqueline Nelson, Sherrell Nelson and Letonia Nelson, all of Flint; 2 sons, William Lewis Nelson of Baltimore, MD; and Ricky Nelson of Flint; god-daughter, Tonya Stevens of Florida; grandchildren, Antonio (Meoshee) Nelson, Tameka (Michael) Blanks, Rodney (Monica) Nelson, Lewis (Keisha) Nelson, Princhell (Shawn) Gill, Ricky Nelson, Latonya (David) Bell, Eboni Nelson and William R. Nelson all of Flint; Italy Nelson of Fortworth, TX; Brianna Nelson of Nashville, TN; William L. Nelson Jr. of Baltimore, MD and Janille Watkins of Lansing, MI; 36 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Nancy Turner and Carolyn Harris, both of Flint; brother, James (Maxine) Powell of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews and aunts; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Bertha Walker, Pastor Malik and Sister Joann Shabazz and the True Gospel Church Family. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by husband, William Nelson; mother, Dora Powell; father, Henry McClain, 2 brothers, Anthony Sims and Timothy Powell; sister-in-law, Pearlie Powell and friend Francis Wilson. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor and Sister Fuller and the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Family; Pastor Malik and Sister Joann Shabazz and the True Gospel Church Family; McLaren Regional Medical Center, Dr. Saeed McLaren Encology Specialist and McLaren Hospice team and to all of you for your kind thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Lola Nelson

December 28, 1938 - November 16, 2013