Mary Ellen Nelson

Mary Ellen Nelson, 82, passed away Feb. 1, 2019, at her home in Rock Springs. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and is a former resident of Oklahoma.

Nelson was born May 28, 1936, in Iowa, the daughter of Louie B. Shepherd and Leona Marie Kemp.

She attended schools in Iowa.

Nelson married Merle Thompson and he later preceded her in death in 1982. She then married Vernon Nelson, who also preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker for many years.

Nelson enjoyed spending time with family, drinking coffee with her daughter Kay at 3 a.m., goodwill shopping, holiday dinners,...