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Edith A. Nelson

Edith Alice Nelson, 88, of Marion, IN and having relatives in Huntington, IN, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at her residence.

Mrs. Nelson worked at Owens-Illinois in Gas City for many years.

She was born May 3, 1928, in St. Louis, MO to Clyde and Elsie Helms Johns. She married James L. Nelson on Dec. 8, 1965, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 2009.

Survivors include a son, Charles "Ed" Gray, of London, OH; three daughters, Katherine Gray, of Marion, Betty (Gregory) O'Neal, of Clarksville, TN, and Linda Steelman, of Gas City; two brothers, Raymond Johns and Jimmie Johns; two sisters, Barbara Taggart and Bettie Johns; 10 grandchildren, Wendy Gray, Kimmi Carlton, Vince Carlton, Rhonda (Mike) Young, Carl Simpson, Tabatha (Matt) Morin, Michael (Linda) Abner, Linda Christine (Chad) Young, Andrea (Dave) Schnitz, and Joshua Shideler; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Calling is Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a funeral service following at 1 p.m., at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City. Rev. Mick Simpkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to Cancer Services of Grant County, Tower Suites, 305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN 46952.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.