Mary Helen Farmer Nelson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Helen Farmer Nelson of Independence, Virginia, who passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Helen Farmer Nelson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Farmer and Emma Evans Farmer; her husband Billy Harold Nelson; her son Bobby Nelson; her siblings, Opal Cottrell, Laura Osborne, Sam Farmer and Bill Farmer; and her grandson William Monroe Nelson.
She is survived by: her sons, Harold (Judy Nelson), Donnie Ray (Nancy Nelson) and RIcky (Becky Nelson); her brother Rev. David (Nettie Lee Farmer); her grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew Rippey, Carrie, Eric Campbell, Brooke and Brian Hammack; and her great grandchildren, Caynan Nelson, Eli Campbell, Isaac Campbell, Logan Rippey and Garrett Rippey.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Cornett Cemetery c/o Detha Shepherd 4503 Big Ridge Road Elk Creek, VA 24326.
