Laura J. NELSON, 86, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in her home.
Born June 5, 1938, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Monroe Martin and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. On November 9, 1956, in Potter Brook, she married Charles M. Nelson, who predeceased her on December 4, 2023.
Laura enjoyed painting, baking cakes, and making maple products. She served as secretary of North Bingham Cemetery for many years. Laura was a member and volunteer of Potter County Historical Society and Potter County Habitat for Humanity.
Surviving are: three children, C. Dean (Charlene) Nelson of Genesee, Thomas M. (Dawn) Nelson of Ulysses, and Carrie Lee (Dick) Nelson of Genesee; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Cobb Nichols of Coudersport and Beverly Lehman of Ulysses; a brother, James (Ruth) Carpenter of Carbondale; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by four brothers, Leonard C. Carpenter, Robert I. Carpenter, Monroe Seldon Carpenter, and Douglas M. “Skip” Carpenter; and two sisters, Bonita Anne Carpenter and Neva Hardy Stockstill.
Private burial will be in North Bingham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Potter County Historical Society or Potter County Habitat for Humanity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
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