Sandra Kaye Nelson, age 73, of Hazelwood, passed away June 22, 2021 in Plainfield. Born February 29, 1948 in Siler City, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Sylvan J. Salsman and Frances K. (Barker) Salsman. She married Edward Nelson and he survives. Sandra worked as a Secretary to Superintendent at the Indiana Correctional Facility. She was the Avon Lady for several years. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church, Womens Auxillary for Hazelwood Volunteer Fire Department, Hazelwood Community Association, Tri Kappa, Euchre Club, and was a huge Elvis Fan. Survivors include her husband; daughter Angelia Wood and husband Robert; son Clinton Nelson and wife Amber, of Clayton; grandchildren, Robert Wood II, Thomas Wood, Hunter DeHart, Chandler Nelson, and Tyler Nelson; sister Pam Harvey and husband Mike, of Martinsville; brother Donnie Salsman and wife Peggy, of Clayton; sister-in-law Carrie (Thomas) Salsman of Speedway, and a niece and two nephews. She was preceded by her parents and a brother Danny Salsman.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm in the Hazelwood Christian Church in Hazelwood. Services will be Monday at 11 am in the church with Pastor Steve Ranson officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Valley Cemetery. The family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to The Gathering Together Hospice, 147 N. Center St, Plainfield, IN 46168.