- Date Of Birth: April 17, 1937
- Date Of Death: December 23, 2008
- State: New Mexico
Dianne Thomas Nelson departed this life peacefully on December 23, 2008. She was born in Monahans, Texas, on April 17, 1937, to Richard Aubrey and Pauline Marguerite Thomas, and grew up in Artesia, New Mexico, with sister Durelle Barton and brother Richard Dick Thshy;omas. She was a loving wife for 53 years to husshy;band Ronald Nelson, beloved mother of Debra, Dawni and Ronnie Nelson, and all-around great and awesome Nana to her much loved Lilli and Jay Thomas Nelson. She is also survived by a large extended family and a cherished group of loyal and long-time friends.
Dianne was a member of Hobbs Patio Garden Club and Hobbs Literary Club, and volshy;unteered many years with Hobbs Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies. She loved to travel, garden, and spend time with friends and family. One of her favorite experiences was teaching private kindergarten and working with children.
