Elva Fae Nelson, age 94, was called home to be with Jesus April 28, 2023.

Elva was born in Prescott Michigan on May 6, 1928, to Edward and Elva Hall.

Elva has lived in the Prescott and West Branch communities all her life.

Elva married the love of her life, Magnus Nelson, in 1955. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and a treasured friend to all she met. Her love for Jesus was evident in her every action, word and deed.

She was a faithful member of Ogemaw Hills Free Died April 28, 2023

Methodist Church where she and Magnus served in various ministries. She was also a member of Pioneer Power.

Elva loved to play board games, quilt, sew, and enjoyed a variety of crafts.

She was proceeded in death by all of her 14 siblings, and all her Nelson brothers- and sisters-inlaw who loved her as a sister.

Elva is survived by her devoted daughter and sonin- law, Ella and Ed Hart, and her beloved grandson, Matthew Hart, who dedicated themselves to her care and comfort the past several years.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church with visitation at 10 a.m. Pastor Harvey Fry officiated. Burial afterwards at Brookside Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch.