Viola Nelson, 85, of Millington, Tennessee, formerly of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with Rev. Jim Binnix, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park in Big Spring.She was born on October 7, 1923, in Port Lavaca, Texas and married Troy Nelson, Sr. on January 18, 1941. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1983.She was a long time resident of Big Spring she moved Tennessee in 1976 and had lived in Millington, Tennessee since 1986. She had worked as a LPN at Millington Naval Air Station, retiring in 1986.Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Loyd and Stacy Nelson of Somerville, Tennesee; five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by a son, Troy Nelson, Jr. and a daughter, Jackie Nelson.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,