Dona “Jane” Nelson 87 of Lafayette passed away August 18, 2018 in her home at The Springs at Lafayette.

Born in Brookston Indiana on Dec 20,1930, to Thomas Clarence and Geneve (Hughes) Nelson. She was a graduate of Brookston High School. She graduated from Indiana business College and Cosmetology School in Lafayette Indiana and was a Self-Employed Hair dresser.

Jane is survived by her daughters Jane Ann (David) Collins of Terre Haute and Brenda Nelson of Lafayette.   She has one sister still living, JoAnn Lehe of West Lafayette, IN.  Also surviving are grandchildren Jenni Templeton (Mark), Alexandra Speidel (James), Savannah Englert, Ashley Nelson (Bridget), and Brittany Hill (Calvin).  Great Grandchildren surviving are R.Jay Dixon, Andrue Dixon, Adeline Speidel, Nevaeh Hill, Addison Hill, Delaney Hill, Harper Hill.

She was preceded in by her parents Thomas and Geneve Nelson, her daughter Beth Ann Nelson, brother Richard Nelson, sisters ,Joy Yelton, Ruthie Childers .

She loved bingo, collecting Giraffe’s , making jewelry and spending time and spoiling her grandchildren.  Later in her lifetime she enjoyed being outside and watching the squirrels and birds at her feeders.

Her special granddaughter Jenni was her companion and constant caregiver for many years and added great joy to her life.  And for her, we are very thankful.  

The family would like to thank the Springs at Lafayette and Saint E. Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion to Jane and the family during this journey.

Visitation will be Saturday August 25, 2018 Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel from 1:00pm-2:30pm followed by funeral service at 2:30pm.  Officiating Chaplain Dwight Herin. Memorial contribution to charity of choice.