of Marion, AR

December 20, 1972 - February 24, 2026

Patricia Ann ''Tricia'' Nelson, age 53, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born December 20, 1972, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tricia was a graduate of Rivercrest High School. Following high school, she became a resident of the Booneville Human Development Center in Booneville, Arkansas, where she thrived for many years. There, she formed lasting friendships, participated in community activities, and took great pride in the various jobs she held. In recent years, she resided at Willowbend Nursing Home, where her warm spirit and joyful presence touched the lives of residents and staff alike. Tricia had a special gift for connecting with others and will be remembered for the happiness she brought to everyone who knew her.

Tricia is survived by her sister, Morgan (Kevin) Johns; her stepfather, Harrison Hood; her beloved nieces, Julia, Emily, and Stevie Johns; her uncle, James (Nancy) Moore; her uncle, John (Catherine) Nelson; and her cousins Ashley (Brandon) Jeter, Allison (Paul) Wilson, Shelby (Jeremy) Slemmons, Shelby (Tyler) Ward, Wynn Wilson, Mary Benton Wilson, Hollis Wilson, Kinley Jeter, Hadley Jeter, and many other extended family members who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Leila Hood; her father, Steve Nelson; her brother, Neil Nelson; her grandparents, Benton and Pat Moore; and her grandmother, Ruth Nelson Bond.

Tricia passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Methodist University Hospital.

Her life was a testament to the power of love, resilience, and simple joys. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to EastArk Enterprises to help them continue their work with special needs adults in the community. EastArk Enterprises, 401 S Woods, West Memphis, AR 72301

 

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