Hope Nelson

She was born Dec. 3, 1959, in Piggott, the daughter of Lester W. and Mildred L. Bell Beaver.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Beaver; and one brother, Jimmy Dale Beaver.

She is survived by three daughters, Emmalea Elizabeth Nelson, Kasey Lynn Rees and Jamie Louise Nelson, all of St. Francis; her mother, Mildred Beaver of Carryville; two grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Nelson and Brennon Wayne Nelson, both of St. Francis; two brothers, Steve Beaver of Piggott and Linn Beaver of Carryville; one sister, Carol Higgins of Piggott; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Shelly Elkins officiating. Burial followed in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Beaver, Greg Moore, Steve Long, Keith Thrasher, Ricky Wyss and Vic Butler.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.