Eyvonne Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eyvonne Nelson of Geneseo, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 86, on February 11, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eyvonne Nelson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Narvell Dickey and Ollie Dickey (Matheny); her granddaughter Lauren A. Hall; her brother Lavern; and her stepfather George Halcom.

She is survived by: her husband John "Bill" Nelson; her children, Robert Nelson (Ellen) of Geneseo, Lisa Gentry (Mitch) of Atkinson and Ulanda Gartin (Al) of Geneseo; her great grandchildren, Krista, Joel Neave, Cora, Ember, Mila of Sheboygan, Katie, Nick Shreffler, Madison, Logan, Kaleena Gentry, Meyers, Sloane of Payson, Shawn, Gentry Hall of Reynolds, Riley, Randi Reeves, Camden, Parker of Geneseo, Taylan, Justin Blaser, Bentley and Woodsyn; and her siblings, Dwayne, Gayle, Annette and Jim. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Atkinson Fire and Rescue and Rebuilding Together.