Nelson, Carol June (Berlin)
Saginaw Township, Michigan Formerly of Beaverton, Michigan
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Carol June Nelson, passed away suddenly in the morning hours of Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 79 years. Carol was born on January 13, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles W. and June M. (Juniper) Berlin, Jr. Carol was a graduate of Warren Consolidated High School. On November 2, 1963 in Warren, Michigan, Carol married the love of her life, Clarence L. Nelson, and he survives her. For over 40 years, Carol worked as a realtor between Gladwin and Saginaw Counties; retiring from Century 21. In her spare time she enjoyed selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. Carol also loved knitting, sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She was also well known for her baking and cooking skills; her signature dish was her macaroni salad. Carol couldn’t go to a family event without a very large bowl; enough for everyone to eat plenty and take some home. Carol was Elvis Presley’s biggest fan; her shrine at home said it all. With her many joys in life, nothing brought her more happiness than her family; she was most proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carol will be missed dearly by all, and her memories will be cherished forever.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 59 years, Clarence L. Nelson; three children, Charles C. “Chuck” Nelson of Howell, Juli (William) Sian of Sanford, Michele Nelson of Saginaw; grandchildren, James (Cari), Joseph (Stephanie), Ryan (Jackie), Taylor, Autumn (Mike), and Austin (Alexis); great-grandchildren, Jamie, Anastasia, Bridget, Ryder, Wynter, and one on the way; two sisters, Mary Ann (Joseph) Kloc and Lorraine (Gerald) Gill; many loved brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Carol is happily reunited with with her parents, Charles W. and June M. (Juniper) Berlin, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Vanessa Nelson.
At the request of Carol and her family, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Peace Lutheran Church, 3427 Adams Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602. Officiating will be Pastor Henry Pahlkotter. Visitation will take place at church, on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to the “Peace Lutheran School”. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Snow Funeral Home, www.snowfuneralhome.net