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Obit posted by Jo Aguirre
Jul 13, 1955 - Mar 16, 2013

Linda Kay Nelson, age 57 of Norman, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013.

She was born July 13, 1955 in Lubbock, TX, the baby of 4 children born to John Lawson Nelson and Ethel Mae (Teel) Nelson. She grew up in Purcell and attended school there until moving to Norman while in high school. She graduated from Norman High School in 1973, and later attended the University of Oklahoma. Linda worked as a secretary for many years, both at OU and the Moore-Norman VO Tech, until her health declined and her disability forced her to retire. Linda was a quiet person who always kept to herself. She was a gifted artist, who enjoyed building and constructing arts and crafts. Linda took photography classes while in college, and her love of pictures carried her throughout life. She never missed an opportunity for the perfect picture, and especially of old farm houses and barn scenes. She was loving and kind person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by: Her parents, John and Ethel Nelson;

Linda leaves behind: Her brother, John Nelson of Norman; 2 siters, Carol J. Nelson and Brenda J. Nelson, both of Norman; Aunts & Uncles and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.