Obituary: Phyllis Nelson

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Phyllis Eileen Nelson, 95, of Davenport, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. Due to the current worldwide coronavirus pandemic, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Phyllis Moore was born April 4, 1924, the daughter of Francis and Emma (Peterson) Moore.

She married Roy Nelson in 1948. He died in 1982.

She retired from the Rock Island Arsenal Small Business Office in January of 1986.

Her hobbies were doing yard work, gardening, playing the organ, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy; an infant son, Danny; and her sisters, Deloris Hamilton and Garnet Brotman.

Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

Phyllis Nelson, Runge Mortuary, obituary

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