Anna Louise (Fisher) Nelson

FORT WAYNE, IN:

Anna Louise (Fisher) Nelson was born on May 9, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harry and Clara (Boyd) Fisher.

Anna married Billy Joe Nelson on March 3, 1948 and started their life together in Payne, Ohio.  They went on to raise 7 children and celebrated 64 years of marriage until Billy’s passing on October 22, 2012. 

Anna was a stay-at-home mom, raising children Rita Glass, Sharon (Ray) Johanns, Richard (Lydia), William, Donald (Lonna), Roger (Faith), and Kent (Dunia) Nelson. She also had the joy of loving 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren who will continue to cherish Anna’s memory. 

Preceding Anna in death are spouse, Billy Joe; son, Richard Allen Nelson; daughter-in-law, Faith Nelson; and parents, Harry and Clara.

Memorial donations in Anna’s memory may be directed to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601