of Batesville, AR
May 17, 1948 - January 18, 2022
Janet Nelson, 73, died early Monday.
She was a resident of Mountain Home beginning in the summer of 1970 when she joined the news staff of The Baxter Bulletin. Nelson was managing editor of the paper until 1984.
She worked in radio news and for other newspapers serving Yellville and Batesville before continuing her education in 1988 at the University of Central Arkansas.
She taught English and journalism for Saint Joe public schools and was frequently a substitute teacher for Mountain Home and adjoining school districts.
Nelson also was a copywriter and proofreader for Brooks-Jeffery Marketing in Mountain Home from 1995 to 2008. She held bachelors degrees from the University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana and UCA.
Nelson helped The Baxter Bulletin to first-place awards from the National Newspaper Association in categories of general excellence and tourism in 1978.
Nelson is survived by her husband Frank Wallis of Batesville; a sister, Sue Nelson Pate (Harold) of Orlando FL; a brother, Jim Nelson of Macomb, IL; nieces Jessica Rittenhouse (Dennis) of Chicago, Danelle Nelson of Orlando, Meg Nelson of Canton, IL; and, nephews Dane Nelson of Canton and Stevan Nelson of Orlando.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Timmons Nelson and father James ''Jim'' Nelson both of Cuba, IL.
Graveside services will be at 1:00pm on January 21, 2021 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville with Bob Wallis officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00am until 12:30pm prior to the service.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home with Ken Burton, minister of the Mountain Home Church of Christ officiating.
Nelson has been a resident in the Woodlawn Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Batesville for five years. She has been a stroke survivor since 2007.
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13 Condolence(s)
Billy Nelson
Saturday, January 22, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and sympthy.
Janie Castro-Rios
Thursday, January 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family in these difficult times. May God bless Janet and keep her in his mercy.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you & your family. God is our refuge and strength.
Shirley Kern
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayer .
Laquida Isaacs
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Praying for you & yours at this time of sorrow. The long journey is over, memories are sweet as was her spirit, & oh that smile will never be forgotten. Love you.
Wil Waters
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So Sorry! Praying that you may know peace. Love You!
Debbie Payne
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Wish I could make the pain go away. You will be in our prayers.
Love, Debbie and Phil
Jane Darr and Chuck Orvis
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
We send our love and prayers to you.
Patsy Simpson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Prayers for Family.
Mary Matthews
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
I am sad to hear of your wife's passing. Prayers of strength & comfort for you today as well as the days ahead. I am now living out of state & won't be able to make it b.v ack for the services but will be thinking of you & your family.
Sincerly,
Mary
Steve & Vera Leath
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking about you and have you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers this week.
Pat Shell
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
A beautiful lady. She was always walking with God.
Barbara Estes
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss…may God hold you and give you peace. In his name we pray.