Gloria C. Nelson, 90, of Coldwater passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.
Private graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy with Pastor Harold Jewel officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Quincy.
She was born May 22, 1934, in Battle Creek to Grant and Caryl (Tift) Walker. Gloria was raised by her grandparents, Perry and Nellie Tift. She married Kenneth Fickle and together they had three children. She later married Garry Nelson, and he preceded her in death.
Gloria graduated from Quincy High School and was a longtime employee at Acorn Products. She enjoyed knitting and baking cookies for her friends. Gloria attended Oasis of Love Church in Coldwater.
Survivors include three children, Corinne (Jim) Haehl of Quincy, Ken (Cindy) Fickle of Quincy and Kandy (Jake Modert) Fickle of Coldwater; stepchildren, Kathy Camerer and Roger (Roxanne) Nelson; grandchildren, Ken (April) Fickle, Justin (Stephanie) Fickle, Jamie (Pete) Monahan, Josh (Diane Fowler) Nickerson and Andrea (Travis Slone) Cussigh; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Garry Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of Branch County.
I grew up next door to Gloria on S. Main St. in Quincy during the 1980’s. I remember Gloria being a very kind, sweet lady. Rest easy Mrs. Nelson.