Phyllis Nelson Obituary
We bid farewell to Phyllis Nelson of Baldwin City, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 6, 2025 at the age of 86. Phyllis touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stewart Johnson and Helen Johnson (Nyberg); her son Victor S. Nelson; her husband Gene Nelson; and her stepgranddaughter Melissa Mitchell.
She is survived by: her sons, Jon Nelson (Dona) of Lawrence, KS and Don Nelson (Rochelle) of Carbondale, KS; her grandchildren, Amy, Cody, Gabriel, Helen, Isaac, Lynnea, Victor Glen and Victor Robert; and her stepgrandchildren, Gary, Nicole and LeighAnn. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, September 11th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home (712 9th St, Baldwin City, KS 66006). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (704 Eighth St, Baldwin City, KS 66006). A burial was held on Friday, September 12th 2025 at the Oakwood Cemetery (300 N 200 Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Baker University Scholarship Fund and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006.
