Cecilia Lee Nelson Obituary (1954

Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors YAKIMA - Mrs. Cecilia Lee (Biss) Nelson left us to live with God Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Regional Heart Center in Yakima, WA. She was born April 30, 1954 in Snoqualmie, WA to parents Earl and Jennie Lee (Forcier) Biss. She was a 1972 graduate of Snoqualmie High School after which she studied and became a Certified Nurses Aid and became an outstanding healthcare provider. On July 13, 1984 she married her loving husband Laris Nelson in Richland, WA. Shortly afterward they moved to Yakima where they have resided for over 25 years. Cecilia was a member of the Morning Star Church of Christ Holiness and in April 2003 and April 2010 she was honored to be chosen as the Mother of the Year for the Northwest Diocese of Church of Christ Holiness. Among the things she loved to do was spending time with her family and friends, fishing with her husband, gardening, reading her Bible, and attending and serving in her church. Survivors include her mother Jennie Lee Forcier Biss, husband Laris Nelson; three children: Johnnie Lee Gantt, Jr., Johnnie Lee Gusby (Naida), and Felicia Marie Luckett (Isadore); step-children: Tamara Nelson, Toy Rodriguez, Lori Nelson, Laris Nelson, Jr., Jose Pete, Gloria Pete, and Laris Pete Nelson. Surviving siblings are Clarence Biss, Guy Biss, Jimmy Biss, Lorie Biss Guffey, Rosebud Biss Kehrer; 16 grandchildren, and numerous other extended families. Preceding her in death were her father Earl; sisters Connie Biss Sheppard and Melody Biss; and step-son David Pete. Cecilia lived a life of service to her family and strong belief and honor to God. We will miss her, but we are comforted by the fact that she has gone on to that place God has prepared for her. Visitation will be offered Thursday, December 5, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors. The funeral will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., also at the funeral home, concluding at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Condolences may be left for the family at www.shawandsons.com.