Ruth H. Nelson

March 31, 1925 - January 4, 2021

Ruth Helene Bateman Nelson of Corsicana went to be with her Lord and Savior January 4, 2021. She was born March 31, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA to Clarence and Fannie Bateman. Ruth married the love of her life, Joe Houston Nelson, Jr, July 18, 1945 and they made their home in Corsicana. Ruth was employed by Navarro Savings & Loan as part-time clerk and went on to become Branch Manager of Sunbelt Savings until she retired in 1990. She was an active member of Central Methodist Church and later First United Methodist Church of Corsicana serving in many capacities including United Methodist Women, Walk to Emmaus, UMW Fall Bazaar and FUMC’s card ministry. She was active in various community organization including Business and Professional Women Club, DAR , American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and the Ombudsman program. In 2001 she was recognized as An Outstanding Older Texan honoree. During her retirement years she was known as the “Greeting Card Lady”. She made personalized cards for her family and friends. These cards were treasured by all who received them. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 38 years, and two brothers. She is survived by her son Joe H. Nelson, III (Barbara) of McGregor, daughter Donna Adams (Ronnie) of Ennis, son Eric Nelson (Tammy) of Lakehills, her beloved grandchildren Rev Todd Nelson (Susan) of Lexington KY, Rev Mark Nelson (Calli) of Weatherford, Aprille Andrews (Chris) of Waxahachie, Jeffrey Nelson (Shanna) of Ft Worth, Kelly Nelson of Lakehills her great grandchildren Madelyn Thomas (John ) of Annapolis MD, Bud Nelson of Denton, Marshall Nelson of Lexington KY, Brady Nelson of Weatherford, Melisa Nelson of Lexington KY, Katelyn Nelson of Weatherford, Henley and Gehrig Andrews of Waxahachie. Visitation will be at 1pm and Celebration of Life at 2pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at First United Methodist Church of Corsicana. A graveside service will follow. Pallbearers will be: Chris Andrews, Bud Nelson, Brady Nelson, Jeffery Nelson, Melisa Nelson and Henley Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Gehrig Andrews and Marshall Nelson. Her grandsons, Rev. Todd Nelson and Rev. Mark Nelson will officiate. Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society. PLEASE NOTE! ..Mask will be required and seating will be limited for the Celebration of Life Service. You are encouraged to join us on the live stream at https://m.facebook.com/First-United-Methodist-Church-Corsicana-144513795612294/