Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Nelson, age 96 of Center, Texas formerly of Carthage will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy D. Pyles officiating. Interment will follow at Waldrop Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Nelson passed away on Thursday morning, September 25, 2008 in Center, Texas.

Eunice Black Nelson was born on October 31, 1911 in Center, Texas to Sidney J. Black and Sarah P. "Sallie" Forbis Black. She attended Center schools and graduated from Joaquin High School with the class of 1931. She married Travis Jay in October of 1931 and he preceded her in death in February of 1948. In 1952, she married Leonard Nelson and he preceded her in death in December of 1994. Eunice worked for many years at Hawthorn Dry Goods, where she was well known for her specialty alterations. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Carthage, where she was active in the Gleaners Sunday School class, the UMW, and numerous other church activities for many years. Mrs. Nelson was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son by her first marriage; one brother, Sidney Black; and one sister, Lucille Edison.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by two nieces, Wilsie Taylor and Betty Fausett both of Center and one nephew, Dorman Edison and wife Barnie of Nacogdoches. Mrs. Nelson is also survived by numerous great nieces and great-nephews from the Black and Nelson families, who brought great joy to her, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Serving as pallbearers are Carroll Thomas Brooks, Lynwood Williams, Jim Gaunt, Steve Edison, Randy Fausett, and David Taylor.

If desired, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shelby, Carthage, TX 75633 or Waldrop Cemetery Association, c/o Mr. Steve Williams, 1109 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.