Janet Elizabeth Hicks Nelson

Janet Elizabeth Hicks Nelson, age 68, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle.

Janet Nelson was born in Atlanta to the late Joseph Alexander Hicks and Edna Ruth Roberts Hicks. She lived in Jonesboro before moving to Jasper County in 1985.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death in 2014, by her husband, Michael David Nelson, Sr.

She is survived by her children, Michael David, Jr. (Wendy) Nelson of Monticello, Tammy Lynn Nelson of Macon and Rocky Edward (Tracey) Nelson of Monticello; grandchildren, Aaron Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Tyler Spain, Alexis Spain, Luke Nelson and Eli Nelson; great-grandchild, Ashton Spain; and sister, Pat Sandlin of Johns Creek.

The family suggests donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the website is www.5.komen.org.

Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit its website at www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com