Carley Lynn Nelson's Obituary
Carley Lynn Nelson of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024 at the age of 76. Born on November 17, 1947 in Fort Benton, Montana, Carley was the cherished daughter of Johnnie and Ethel Nelson and the beloved sister to Linda (Joel) Sebastian. Her vibrant spirit and loving nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carley's life was a testament to her kindness and ability to make everyone around her feel special. She dedicated many years of her life working as a receptionist in the medical industry, where her welcoming smile and compassionate demeanor made a lasting impact on both colleagues and patients. Her commitment to her community was further exemplified through her volunteer work with hospice and nursing homes, where she offered comfort and companionship to those in need.
An avid traveler, Carley was always eager to explore new places and experience different cultures. Music, especially country, was a constant source of happiness for her, and she could often be found dancing to her favorite tunes. Carley enjoyed the art of letter writing, maintaining correspondence with family, friends and pen pals across the globe.
Family was very important to Carley. She was a devoted mother to John (Pamela) Diekhans, Carmen (Lester) Naeseth, Cydnee (David) Valente, and Courtney (James) Unger; grandmother to Alana, Dillon, Keisha, Ryan, Carson, Jace, Camilla and Lincoln; great-grandmother to Audrey, Lillian and Kayden and aunt to Adam and Daniel.
She lived her life by a special quote that went “I will pass this way but once, therefore, any good that I can do, any kindness that I can show, let me do it now for I shall not pass this way again.”
All services will be private for the family. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice.
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