Glenda Margarette Nelson was born in Baker City, Oregon, to Richard and June (Dotson) Sills on Nov. 6, 1950. She married Emil Nelson. They shared four children.
Glenda worked as a daycare provider. She had a love for gardening and her kids. She lived in Mill City and Mehama prior to moving to Stayton.
Glenda was preceded in death by her daughter Katie Nelson, granddaughter Aunie Nelson, five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband: Emil Nelson; her children: Lisa Swint, Chris Powell, and Sandie Carpenter; her sister, Ronda Cooley; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
