Mrs. Carolyn Nelson, 74, of Oxford, passed away May 2.

Mrs. Nelson enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, visiting her friends, spending time outdoors and admiring her hummingbirds

She adored her family and loved spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Nelson; parents John Daniel and Willie Mae (Spires) Yancey; and her brother Max Yancey.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Brad and Lisa Nelson of Covington, Bruce and Tracy Nelson of Mansfield; grandchildren Jeff and Dana Knight of Oxford, Joshua Nelson of Covington, Hannah Nelson of Mansfield; niece Marilyn and Ben Waller of Rhine; and two great-nieces.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nelson were held yesterday, May 4, at the Chapel of Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home.
The Rev. Todd Heil and Rev. Ben Waller officiated and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park.