Mary Frances (Simms) Nelson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Frances (Simms) Nelson of Magnolia, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Frances left this world on July 11, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Frances (Simms) Nelson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Simms and Alvern Simms (Camp); her husband Dannie Nelson; and her brothers, Joe Simms, Jack Simms and Herman Simms, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughters, Marla Talley of Magnolia and Pamela Riggins (Quinton) of Magnolia; her sister Sue Pepper of Winona, TX; her grandsons, Joshua Talley (Ashley) of Texarkana, TX, Stephen Burton (Autumn) of Lexington, SC, Zachary Talley (Krystal) of Clayton, NY, Luke Talley (Jaela), Matt Talley and Ryan Riggins (Cami) of Magnolia; her great grandchildren, Cooper, Nolan, Owen, Jack, Jovie, Gabi, Elyse, Sadie, Abigayle and Lahna; and her sisters-in-law, Wanda Haynes of Welcome and Mary Simms of Magnolia. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Asbury Methodist Church, 1300 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753, Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116, CCAPS (Columbia County Animal Protection Society), PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
