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Miriam Nelson

May 9, 1936 - March 9, 2018
Visitation
Wiley Funeral Home
400 Highway 377 East
Granbury, TX 76048
Tuesday 3/13
Wiley Funeral Home
400 Highway 377 East
Granbury, TX 76048
Wednesday 3/14
Service
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
214-467-3374 |
Thursday 3/15, 11:00 am

Miriam Nelson, 81, of Granbury, Texas passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 in Plano, Texas. Miriam was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted friend who will be missed by everyone who experienced her love and friendship. She never met a stranger and loved to strike up conversation with people she met along her life’s journey. She lived a life of faith and had a generous spirit. Miriam was born in Waco, Texas on May 9, 1936 to Reverend Roy Smith and Leticia Hughey Smith. She attended Waco High School followed by Decatur Baptist College. She then met and married the love of her life, Allen. They followed his career from College Station, Texas to Springdale, Arkansas and Dallas, Texas. Following their retirement, they moved to Granbury, Texas where they spent many happy years enjoying the beauty of the Brazos River. She loved to travel, read and she was a fabulous cook, but raising her family was her most treasured accomplishment.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Allen D. Nelson, and brother, Frank Hughey Smith. She is survived by son, David Nelson and wife Tracy, daughter, Karen Harris and husband Cliff. Grandchildren Kyle Nelson, Chase Nelson, Brigitte Hook, Katie Harris, Alden Harris, Cassie Vasquez, Andrew Harris, Matt Harris, Jason Harris, and ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She will lie in state at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury, Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13-14. 2018 and funeral services will be at DFW National Cemetery on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Pallbearers will be Kyle Nelson, Chase Nelson, Jason Harris, Andrew Harris, Matt Harris and Matt Vasquez. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association.

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Visitation
Wiley Funeral Home
400 Highway 377 East
Granbury, TX 76048
Map
Tuesday 3/13
Wiley Funeral Home
400 Highway 377 East
Granbury, TX 76048
Map
Wednesday 3/14
Service
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
214-467-3374 | Map
Thursday 3/15, 11:00 am

Miriam Nelson, 81, of Granbury, Texas passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 in Plano, Texas. Miriam was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted friend who will be missed by everyone who experienced her love and friendship. She never met a stranger and loved to strike up conversation with people she metContinue Reading

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Pamela Bolton left a message on March 28, 2018:
Sweet precious Nelson Family, My heart is broken for you, I can't imagine how your heart feels. I loved sweet Mom and your Dad. I know that she is so happy to be in your Dad's arms once again. May God grant you Peace that surpasses all understanding. I love you all and will be praying for your days ahead. My heartfelt sympathy for you all. Much Love, Pami <
Tara Mulcahy left a message on March 14, 2018:
I will always remember that beautiful smile and the way Aunt Miriam would engage anyone with small talk and her laugh. Rest peacefully, until we meet again.
Wiley Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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