Emma Nelson

Emma N. Nelson, 77, of Oakley, died April 1, 2016, at Logan County Hospital, Oakley. She was born October 16, 1938, in Oakley, to Alvin and Julia (Bogart) Richardson. Emma married Donald L. Nelson on July 15, 1956. They lived on a farm in Page City until January, 1970, when they moved to Oakley. She loved flowers, gardening, her stuffed animals and wind chimes, which she collected and filled her home with. Emma worked at the school cafeteria and Logan County Hospital, until Don needed her at home. She also enjoyed working in the community, helping people with laundry, housecleaning, yard work and she was a caregiver for several people. She was always ready to help someone in need. Emma loved her children and brought them up to be firm in their faith. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Emma also served as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Craft Club and Card Club. She was always friendly and would talk to anyone that would listen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don; son, Douglas; two sisters and three brothers.

Emma is survived by her children, Sherrol Hamilton, Oakley, Gaylene (Philip) Basa, Brockton, MA and Kevin Nelson, Oakley; grandchildren, Brandon Basa, Brockton, MA, Carlos Basa, Brockton , MA, Cameron Nelson, Hoxie, KS and Kalli Nelson, Goodland, KS; brother, Albert Richardson, Holton, KS, sister-in-laws, Nelda Dinning, Northglenn, CO, Geraldine Richardson, Colby, KS and Darlene Agan, Oberlin, KS and brother-in-law Gene Meadows, Crestview, FL.

Visitation will be 4-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Oakley with burial to follow in the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Oakley VFW Ladies Auxiliary or the United Christian Church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com