Iola June Nelson
Iola June Nelson, 78, went to her heavenly home on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
In her spare time, she enjoyed going to church and was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She also enjoyed flowers, crafting, gardening and sharing a cup of coffee with her neighbors, Harry Phillips and Cathy Beets.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Nelson; father, Robert Violet; mother, Melda Violet; infant brother, Bobby Violet; brothers, Robert “Bob” Violet, Roy Lee Violet and Donnie Wayne Violet; and sister, Doratha Violet Lawson.
She is survived by her grandson, Paul Troy Ford; granddaughter, Madison Hemphill “Doodle Bug”; son, Gary Nelson; brothers, Claude Violet, Johnny Violet and Marshall “Rusty” Violet; sisters, Virginia Mae Webb, Nina Carden, Marsha “Lucy” Hensley and Sandra Michell White; special friend, Jackie Phillips; and father, James Disney.
Visitation was held Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, followed by a funeral at 7 p.m.
Friends and family met Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Island Home Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service at 1 p.m.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Nelson family.
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