Elizabeth Elzada Nelson

O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

Elizabeth Elzada (Gunn) Nelson, 75, went to meet Her Lord and Savior Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:16 PM in her home surrounded by family.  She died as she lived - with peace in her heart and a loving smile on her lips. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer July 1984 and for 34 years she battled it with dignity and faith - never allowing it to define her - always until the end defying it.    

Elizabeth was born November 23, 1942 to Clarence and Margaret Gunn joining her two big brothers Wally and Bobby Gunn who affectionately called her ‘Sister’.  She graduated from Marion High School in 1961. December 23, 1961 she married her soul mate Edward Ernest Nelson, Jr. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this past December 2017. Elizabeth worked as a Radiology Technician at Moss Regional Medical Center until her retirement in 2002.  

She is survived by her loving husband Edward Ernest Nelson; our beautiful father who cared for her tirelessly - never leaving her side, loving her until their last marital vow was fulfilled - Until Death Do Us Part.   We love you Daddy - you are a Dad like no other.

Daughters Paige Elizabeth Nelson (James (Jimbo) Barrentine); Natalie Nelson Henry (Michael S. Henry, Sr); Christi Kay Nelson; Holly Ann Nelson (Bryan Hood); and Beckie Hale.  Grandchildren Magen Kay Savario  (Nick) - children Avery & Emmett; Mitchell Paul Thibodeaux - daughter Maci;  Andrew Bryce Thibodeaux (Nikki). Candace Elfert Schreiber (Brett) - children Alek, Klowee, Abbigail & Alissa;  Adam Edward Elfert (Jill) - sons Easton & Eli; Carli Elizabeth Hood (Chris Duhon), Gabe Ross Hood and Liam Dee Hood. Her brothers Wally (Betty) Gunn and Bobby Gunn (Wilda).  Brother in law Billy (Shirley) Nelson, and sisters in law, Betty Jo Nelson Lee, and Janan Nelson (Gerry) along with many dear nieces and nephews.  She had many special friendships throughout her life with coworkers and her Pokeno sisters, her classmates and other friendships made along the way.   

A special thanks to Ranetta Trahan who brought both joy, friendship and much needed help when we needed it the most.    Mom adored and loved you.  

Her very special pups will miss her and already feel her absence - Bear & Snoop Dog.  

Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Margaret Gunn. In-laws Edward and Marjorie Nelson, and infant daughter Stephanie Suzanne Nelson.  

Her services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The visitation will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM with the service at 2 PM in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Darrell Bourgeois.  At her request she will be cremated and placed in her final resting place in Graceland Cemetery at a later date. 

Special thanks to Dr. Ronald Lewis, Dr. Bergeron and their wonder staffs along with the staff of Heart of Hospice.