Barbara R. Nelson Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara R. Nelson in Tucson, Arizona, born in Louisville, Kentucky, who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Mattingly and Jennie Mattingly; and her grandsons, Robert Allen Carrell and Brent Ryan Nelson. She is survived by: her children, Sherrie Nelson Carrell, Dale Nelson, Jon Nelson and Chad Nelson; her grandchildren, Crista Carrell Richins, Malissa Carrell Stradling, Michael Nelson, Tyler Nelson and Stacey Nelson Payne; her great grandchildren, Jase Richins, Kennedy Richins, Blake Richards, Michael Nelson and Samantha Nelson; and her close friend Robert Nelson.
