Mrs. Carolyn “Gina” Nelson

A graveside service honoring the life of Mrs. Carolyn Nelson, 58, of Benson was held on March 8, 2022, at Old Union Cemetery in Benson with Bro. Jimmy Price officiating.

Carolyn was better known as Gina to all her friends and family. Gina was born on January 1, 1964, to Jack Jr. and Joann Fisher. Gina passed away at home in Benson on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Gina is preceded in death by her daughter, Bobbie Jo Nelson; and her mother, Joann Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Ben Nelson, of 39 years; her son, Jackson Nelson and fiancé, Ariel Welch of Pleasant Hill; her dad, Jack Fisher, Jr.; her sister, Patsy Diane McCune, and her husband, Barry; her granddaughter, Ava Marie; her grandson, Ryder James, and a host of family and friends.

Gina battled with Parkinson’s’ Disease for the last twelve years. Gina was a very kind soul and loved by many. The family would like to offer a special thank you to her devoted caregivers, Ms. Novalea Steadman, and Ms. Bobbie Graves without them we wouldn’t have been able to do it.