Jo Ann Clifton Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jo Ann Clifton Nelson of Columbia, South Carolina, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 86, on March 6, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jo Ann Clifton Nelson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Kyle Clifton and Mildred Sweet Clifton; her husband Herbert Nelson; her stepson Samuel Nelson; and her sister Barbara Clifton.

She is survived by: her children, Paige Nelson Cozzolino (Michael) and Mark Alan Nelson (Meredith); her daughter-in-law Darlene Nelson; her sister Margie Miller; her grandchildren, Jennifer Sawyers (Ken), Jeffrey Nelson (Sara), Maegan Morrison (Christopher) and Connor Nelson (Katie); her great grandchildren, Taylor, Chloe, Ava, Grey, Crew and Briggs; and her great great grandchild Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (DONATE or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 28105) Jo Ann was a great supporter of St. Jude and the work they do.