Rita G. Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita G. Nelson (Slidell, Louisiana), born in Bastrop, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 78, on February 20, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita G. Nelson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dovie White Gregory and George Elec Gregory; her husband Austin S. Nelson, Jr.; her grandson Brien Joseph Gibson; her siblings, Catherine Self, Charlene Hall, Gloria Thurman, George Oliver Gregory, James "Rawhide" Gregory, Alfred "Tall Boy" Gregory, Robert Gregory of Ernest Gregory, L. D and Edward "Hoss" Gregory; her mother-in-law Ida Tyson; and her sisters-in-law, Billie Gregory, Diane Gregory and Johnnie Gregory.

She is survived by: her children, Connie Marten, Nelda Nelson and Rickey Nelson; her grandchildren, Bryce Nelson, Hannah Marten, Holly Brown (Josh), Hunter Hutchison, Kandice Mitchell, Kenneth Mitchell (Taylor), Rebekah Jackson (Ryan) and Rickey Nelson Jr. (Taylor); her great grandchildren, Annlee Jo Mitchell, Austyn Mitchell, Beckham Marten, Brayson Mitchell, Gray Hutchison, Heidi Brown, Hoyt Mitchell, Paisley Nelson, Riggs Jackson, Rory Jackson and Sarina Barnes; her siblings, Brenda Riels (Doug), Virginia Ann Townsend and Louis Gregory (Jerri); her sisters-in-law, Linda Gregory, Wanda Lauga (Ray) and Betty Nelson; her son-in-law Kenny Mitchell; and her close friend Betty Martin. She is also survived by numerous extended family members and dear friends.