Sandra K. Nelson, 66, of Port Byron, died June 22, 2009 at her home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Sandra was born September 21, 1942 in Fulton, KY to Albert and Frances (Underwood) Roach. She married Nels Roland Nelson on June 18, 1960 in Moline. He preceded her in death on October 29, 1994.
Sandra was a legal secretary for Lytton and Dalton retiring in 1981. She attended Wildwood Baptist Church. She was an excellent seamstress and provided daycare for her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, reading and writing.
Sandra's family would like to thank Dr. Garneau and his staff for taking care of them like they were family.
She is survived by
Daughter Kimberly Clark Port Byron, IL
Son Michael P. Nelson Fenton, IL
Grandchildren Justin Nelson
Jason Nelson
Jessica Clark
Erin Clark
Benjamin Nelson
Sister Judy (Dan) Anderson Pleasant Lake, MI
Brother Glynn Roach Silvis, IL
Brother-in-law Stanley R. Nelson Port Byron, IL
Sister-in-law Elsie Polmateer Osco, IL
several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brother Larry and a grandson Joshua Nelson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Sandra's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com