Geraldine Pearl Nelson Obituary
In loving memory of Geraldine Pearl Nelson (Vandalia, Missouri), who departed this world on May 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Geraldine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Geraldine Pearl Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Robinson and Ann Ihnken Robinson; and her spouse Leslie Owen Nelson, Jr. (Les). She is survived by: her children, Ralph Nelson (Christy) of Vandalia and Rochelle Belt (Keith) of New Harmony, Indiana.; her grandchildren, Rebecca Edwards (Jed) of Farber, Rachel Wesslak (Nick) of Vandalia, Ryan Nelson (Katie) of Franklin, Renee Nelson of Norwalk, Samuel, Myles and Caroline Belt of New Harmony, Indiana.; and her great grandchildren, Joel Edwards, Ruby Edwards, Alice Nelson, George Nelson and Carter Wesslak.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Waters Funeral Home (500 S Main St, Vandalia, MO 63382). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (1000 Dorcas St, Mexico, MO 65265).
Memorials may be made to Eye Bank, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) or St. John's Lutheran Church in Mexico, Missouri.
