Laurice Marie Nelson was born Nov. 14, 1948, to Hillray and Virgie (Crane) Laffoon in Brazoria, Texas. She passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Laurice married Lloyd C. Nelson April 6, 1978, in Jena, Louisiana. In time, they made their home in Oakland.
Laurice was very musical. She enjoyed playing piano at numerous nursing homes. She played the accordion and piano at church. She was also an excellent seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law; brother, George Laffoon; sister-in-law, Sharon Ross.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; sisters, Annie Dryer of Jena, La., and Glenda Myers of Beaumont, Texas; brother-in-law, Ray Nelson of Norfolk; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service, Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.
Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Internment atWestside Cemetery – Rural Oakland. Memorials directed to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. www.pelanfuneralservices.com
