Gloria Martin

Nelson

Mrs. Gloria Martin Nelson, age 57, was born October 1, 1959 to the parentage of the late Howard Henderson and the late Lee Ester Gaines Henderson. She departed this life, May 16, 2017 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.

She was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church of Deer Park, AL where she sang in the choir and was an usher. Her hobbies included cooking and softball. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was employed as a cook at Piggy-Wiggly in Leakesville, MS until her health failed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Beal.

"G", as she was affectionately called, will forever be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted family; her husband, James Nelson of Leakesville, MS; three daughters, Ketrina Henderson (Henry Johnson), and Shavis Henderson (Andre Everett), both of Deer Park, AL, and Elektra (Gregory) Martin-Gaines of Waynesboro, MS; four step-children, Kisha Nelson, Lisa Nelson, Helena Nelson, and James Nelson, Jr.; four grandchildren, Kiandric Ward, Keandre Everett, Kierra Everett and Kalyjah Gaines; three great-grandchildren; one loving and devoted sister, Rosa Lee Henderson (Raymond Laffitte) of Deer Park, AL; three brothers, Harvest (Clara) Henderson of West Point, MS; Douglas Henderson of Deer Park, AL, and Robert (Della) Henderson of Citronelle, AL; two very special and devoted friends, Cynthia McKinnis and Eugene Gulley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be Saturday, May 27, 2017, 10 am until the 12 noon service at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1591 Deer Park Burbank Road, Deer Park, AL, Rev. Larry Bolton, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends at the Family Home.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.