of Jonesboro, AR
May 12, 1945 - May 6, 2025
Carolyn E. Nelson, 79, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born on May 12, 1945 in Jonesboro to Ermon and Joyce (Smith) Powell. Carolyn was a member of First United Methodist Church. Together with her late husband, Bob, they owned and operated Nelson Printing and Label. She enjoyed art and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Bob; her children, Matthew Nelson and Nancy Nelson; her parents and her brother, Allen Powell.
Those left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Reagan Nelson and Adele Johnson and many other friends and loved ones.
The funeral service will be Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11am, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave., Jonesboro). Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10am.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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3 Condolence(s)
Dawn D Upshaw
Friday, May 9, 2025
I have great memories of my Aunt Carolyn. Every summer I would spend at least a week with them and Matthew and I would have the best time. I looked forward to it every year. She was incredibly kindhearted and super intelligent. I will always miss her and Uncle Bob. I loved their family dearly.
Susan Gatlin
Thursday, May 8, 2025
We are so very sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing.she was such a sweet person.
Susan Gatlin and Betty Walker
Shirley A Shields
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Carolyn really loved her children and her husband Bob, they were always her first priority as it should be. May she now rest in peace beside my brother Bob.