Name: Gladys Marie (Pierce) Nelson , a longtime Coal County resident BORN: Feb. 27, 1920 in Castle, OK to Claud & Lottie (Diacon) Pierce Passed Away: August 11, 2009 in Coalgate, OK Age: 89 years, 5 months & 14 days Education: attended school at Hardwood, Olney & attended college at Murray, SE and ECU Married: Samuel David Nelson on Oct. 10, 1945 in Atoka, OK she preceded on Occupation: she was a teacher she taught at Olney, Clarita & Coalgate schools Church Affiliation: member of the United Methodist Church of Clarita for many years Survivors Son: Howard Nelson & wife Margaret of Coalgate, OK Ray Nelson & wife Beth of Coalgate, OK Sister: Grace Williams of Coalgate, OK Grandchildren: Loren Nelson & wife Angie , Becky Lewis & husband Mike , Randy Nelson & wife Amie, Joe Nelson & wife Becky Great Grandchildren: Landra Sue Nelson, Lana Beth Nelson, Wyatt Nelson, Hallee Nelson, Sam Nelson, Mattie Crank, Austin Crank, Sammy Nelson, Logan Ray Nelson, Savanah Reed, Sydney Lewis Along with numerous friends & other relatives Preceded in Death by Husband: Samuel David Nelson Parents: Claud & Lottie (Diacon) Pierce Sister: Juanita Riffe Brothers: Lavern Pierce, Garvin Pierce, Ralph Pierce Along with nieces and nephews _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Friday, August 14, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Clarita Methodist Church Interment: Rosehill Cemetery Officiating: Rev. Buddy Bolin Casketbearers: Ronal Collins, Roy Campbell, L.M. Rush, O.N. Riley, Billy Haworth, Bill Kellis Family night will be Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE