Thelma Linda Nelson was called home February 14, 2015. Linda was born September 25, 1931 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to J.A. and Exa (Terry) Clayton. She graduated form Classen High School in Oklahoma City. She and her husband Art were co-owners C.J. Nelson Oldsmobile until 1971. They then owned and operated Art & Linda's Gifts and Hardware until retiring in 2001. Linda loved her family and loved her home. She was happiest talking about her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family gatherings.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Art Nelson, one son Art Nelson, Jr. and her parents J.A. Clayton and Exa Terry Clayton.

She is survived by her daughter Debbie (Jay) Hardesty of Edmond, one daughter-in-law Marilyn Nelson of Atlanta, three grandchildren, Heather (Daniel) Williams of Edmond, Matt (Renae) Nelson and Ross (Betsy) Nelson both of Atlanta. She is also survived by four great grandchildren, Trevor Nelson, Aiden Williams, Maddie Nelson and Kellan Williams and one brother Joe Clayton of Waxhaw, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church, 402 East Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of Oklahoma Heart Hospital, AMG Specialty Hospital ad Integris Hospice House for their care and support in her final days.

The family will be honoring Linda with an Open House in her home, 1116 Rosebrier Drive, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 2:00-4:00.
Arrangemens by Hayes Funeral Home.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.