Margaret Leigh Nelson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret Leigh Nelson, 66 Okeechobee – Margaret Leigh Nelson died February 18, 2022. She was born May 26, 1955 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A resident of Okeechobee for 50 years, she was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and shopping. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Ladd; father, Richard Helwig; brother, John Helwig; and granddaughter, Lyla Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, James Nelson, Sr., of Okeechobee; son, James “Bubba” Nelson, Jr. (Stasia), of Maryland; daughters, Jennifer Brown (Mike), of North Carolina, and Kristy Nelson, of Okeechobee; stepdaughter, Stephanie Urso (Chris), of Jupiter; ten grandchildren, Michael, Levi, Benjamin, Jarred, Sarah, Taylor, Matthew, Lyla, Aaron, and Nova; brothers, Wayne Helwig (Brenda), of Middleburg, Florida, and Richard Lantagne, of Toledo, Ohio; sisters, Janet Swails, of Citra, Florida, and Kathy Kowalski (Ron), of Toledo, Ohio; and best friend, Francine Keezer, of Okeechobee, Florida. The family will receive friends 3 p.m. until services at 4 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Please use the entrance on NE 5th Street. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

Margaret Leigh Nelson

May 26, 1955 - February 18, 2022

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