Emily Kathryn Nelson

Emily Kathryn Nelson, age 93, of Niceville, FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born to parents Stephen and Dolly Harris on October 7, 1926 in Bell, FL and had been a resident of Niceville since moving from Gainesville, FL 20 months ago. Mrs. Nelson proudly served her country in the US Navy. She retired as a Grant Specialist for the State of Florida and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Nelson is preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, John H. Nelson. She is survived by her daughter, Marty Nelson Raab; her son, John "JP" Nelson, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Home on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 5:00 until 7:00 in the evening. A Graveside Service for Mrs. Nelson will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Wayfair Cemetery in Bell, FL.