Joyce Nelson's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin

Joyce Nelson

September 23, 1939 - July 28, 2026 (86 years old)

Whitewater, Wisconsin

Joyce Nelson's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin

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Gibson Family Funeral Homes

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Joyce Nelson

September 23, 1939 - July 28, 2026 (86 years old)

Whitewater, Wisconsin

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Joyce Nelson Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Joyce Nelson of Whitewater, Wisconsin is shared. Joyce, born on September 23, 1939, passed away on July 28, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gustave Geitner and Hazel Geitner (Lange); and her husband Arlie Nelson. She is survived by: her children, Catherine Olp (Randy) of Delavan, Gale Petrie (Allen) of Jefferson, Gary Nelson (Laurie) of Hixson, TN and Carol LaBreche (Kurt) of Whitewater; her grandchildren, Shaun Olp (Tiffany) of Whitewater, Sara Ruud (Jack) of Machesney Park, IL, Allen Petrie (Charly) of Sun Prairie, Crystal Petrie of Jefferson, Timothy Petrie of Jefferson, Josh Nelson of Chicago, IL, Jason Nelson (Amanda) of Beloit, Zachary Nelson of Columbus, Dustin Nelson (Annah) of Single Mountain, TN, Amy Beaver (Daryl) of Whitewater and Amber Goggin (Christopher) of Pleasant Springs; her great grandchildren, Drake, Dakota, Alexia Jo, Pryce, Aiden, Madden, Cameron, Kaleb, Reece, Jacob, Mason, Kaci, Makenzi, Addison, Noah, Nora, Sophie, Charlotte and Jason, Jr.; her sister Joan Lewis (Arnold) of Hillsborough; and her brother-in-law Floyd Nelson (Rita) of Arkansas. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gibson Family Funeral Homes



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Aug 04

Visitation

Gibson Family Funeral Home
320 W Main St, Palmyra, WI 53156

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Aug 04

Funeral service

Gibson Family Funeral Home
320 W Main St, Palmyra, WI 53156

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Aug 04

Burial

Hillside Cemetery of Palmyra
429 S 4th St, Palmyra, WI 53156

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