Deborah Rane Harris Nelson, age 74, born and raised in Fort Scott, Ks, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Olathe, Ks. She was born on June 26, 1949, the daughter of Ray Hugh Harris and Cleta Mae Graham Harris. Debbie graduated from Fort Scott High School. After graduation she spent her entire career as a dedicated employee of Mercy Hospital until she retired. She started as a Therapy Aide and later worked as a Certified Nurse Aide. She married Anthony Ware Nelson Jr. Debbie enjoyed watching court shows, westerns, and attending church at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ. She read the bible, prayed, and held many different roles in the church. Debbie adored elephants which could be seen by her huge ceramic collection. She also loved spending time with family.
Survivors include her three children, Toni Gibson, and husband Xander, Anthony Nelson the III, and Rosalyn Nichol, and husband Jacob; and two grandchildren, Ella, and Nyha. Also surviving are two brothers, Eugene, and Roger Harris; and three sisters, Glenda Harris, Rotena Gray, and Hattie Wright. Her husband, Anthony, preceded her in death, March of 1998. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, William Graham, Buford Harris, Donald Drake, Leon Harris, Phyllis Mason, and Linda Vann.
Elder Roger Harris will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 17th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Ks 66701. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook atcheneywitt.com.
