Brightwood resident Martha Nelson died unexpectedly at her home on November 17, 2009. She was 63.
A Memorial service will be held at Sandy Funeral Home on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
She was born Martha Jane Williams on August 30, 1946 in Marktree, Arkansas to Elmer and Daisy (Smith) Williams. Martha spent her childhood years in Arkansas and then moved to Cherryville, Oregon in 1960 at the age of 16. She attended Sandy High School.
She was married to James Nelson on July 7, 1963. They lived in Brightwood where they started their family. Martha was a homemaker and dedicated herself to taking care of her husband and their only son Brian. She enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales.
Survivors include her husband James; son and daughter in law Brian and Jennifer Nelson of Vale, Oregon; and one granddaughter Felicia.