Nancy J. Nelson, 80, of Irving, TX died at her home Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born to the late Robert W. Shirk, Sr. and Leota F. Detwiler on November 2, 1939 in Hammond, Indiana. She and Thomas Eugene Nelson were married in Goshen, Indiana on November 15, 1958 and have called Irving home for the past fifty years. Nancy Loved the Lord, and she loved taking cruises and experiencing the many different cuisines offered at each port of call. She was "A Foodie" in the sincerest term of the expression. Nancy loved life which shown through her great sense of humor. Nancy was a member of Spirit of Unity Church of Irving. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Marshal Tucker Burns. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Eugene Nelson; daughters, Rhonda Nelson and wife Jo Chanslor, Julia Glasscock and husband Brian of Euless, Victoria Guillory of Grand Prairie, Melissa Holbrook of Irving; brother, Robert W. Shirk, Jr. and wife Donna of Indiana. Seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 1:00 2:00 p.m. Monday July 13, 2020 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday July 13, 2020 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas. John Ketchersid will officiate. The service will also be live streamed. The link to the streaming service is https://youtu.be/Y3NL8-94nC8 Memorial may be made to Spirit of Unity Church, P.O. Box 153929, Irving, Texas 75015. SERVICES

Visitation

Monday, July 13, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Funeral Service

Monday, July 13, 2020 2:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Committal Service

Monday, July 13, 2020

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens 1413 E. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060