Josette Nelson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Josette Nelson of Bourbonnais, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 19, 2025 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Josette departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Josette may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Josette leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her father Joseph; and her brothers, Joseph Jean-Baptiste and Gamaliel Jean-Baptiste. She is survived by: her daughter Jessica Nelson of Ft. Myers, FL; and her siblings, Eunice Laborde (Joel) of Tampa, FL, Philippe Jean-Baptiste (Debra) of Washington, D. C. and Ulysse Jean-Baptiste (Marilyn) of Paris, France..