Linda Maude Nelson

Linda Maude (Brown) Nelson was born January 28, 1945, into a coal mining family of fourteen children in Chapmanville, West Virginia. She married the love of her life Dewey Nelson, Ford Motor Company employee, March 7, 1964. They lovingly raised their daughter Jennifer together in their Brunswick, Ohio home. After her husband's death, she played an important role with her granddaughter Amanda, as Linda's daughter was deployed in the military. She was a lifetime caretaker and loved both her daughter and granddaughter dearly. Linda's passion was for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served Him from the time she was 9 years old until the day she left this earthly home. Her life's goal was to spread the word of God to all that she encountered. From her family members to Instacart employees delivering groceries, she would talk of His complete and perfect love. Linda offered an introduction to Christ to anyone in any situation. Linda was a faithful member of the River Church of God. Her ultimate desire was that all her family give their hearts to Jesus. Linda was spirited when it came to her family, and she loved Cleveland Indians (Guardians) baseball. She loved visiting with her sisters to play cards or calling them on the phone to discuss the last Cleveland baseball game. Linda will be missed for her biblical wisdom, giving heart, and stories of her mountain family memories. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Brown and Anna Pearl (Stiltner) Brown; and by her husband, James Dewey Nelson. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Mechling, and husband Robert; her granddaughter, Amanda Michelle Davis and husband Nick; and three great-grandchildren, Stetson, Isaiah, and Haven, whom she loved with her whole heart. Also surviving are her sisters, Marcella Norman, and Brenda Hunt; as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may come to call Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 3477 Medina Road, (Corner of River Styx and Rt. 18). Viewing also on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon at Carlson Funeral Home. Service to follow at 12 Noon. Burial at East Lawn Memory Garden. If you choose, in lieu of flowers please contribute to Next Steps for Veterans www.nextstepsvets.com. Care for Linda was entrusted to Carlson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Medina, Ohio.