Aspen RaeLynn Nelson, age 2, of Brownsville, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 18, 2025, from her home. She was born on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Elizabeth Nicole Hast and Justin Ryan Nelson
Although her time was short, her impact was immeasurable. Aspen brought great joy to those who knew her, she had a bubbly personality and was quick to light up any room she entered with her beautiful smile. Her favorite thing were Turtles, her dogs and Super Kitties. She loved watching movies and TikTok, playing with her family, especially with her, brother and sister. She knew that she was loved by her parents, siblings, grandparents and extended family and they knew she loved them too. Aspen’s memory will be cherished by her family and all that knew her for years to come.
Those left to celebrate Aspen’s life and hold her memory dear are her father, Justin Ryan Nelson of Carmi; mother, Elizabeth Nicole (Loren Phillips) Nelson of Brownsville; siblings Annabelle and Colton Inboden of Carmi ;maternal grandparents, Doug and Sharon Hast of Enfield; paternal grandparents, Lynn Callis of Norris City, Frank and Kathy Nelson of Carmi; Mimi, Betsey Phillips; aunts and uncles, Bryce Nelson, Brandi (James Steele) Nelson, Lyla Nelson, Chris (Kristin) Pollard, Heather (John) Rice, Katelyn Trefftzs, Kenneth (Chelsey) Hast, Heather Hast, Katie (Alex Issawi) Page, Kevin Page ,Kayla Hast, Angel Phillips, Anthony Phillips and Rebecca Boshart. cousins Brantley, Isabella, Gavin, Gracin, Venlee, Vivian, Lili, Ally, Jude, Liam, Stella, Marlee, Maizie, Alaina, Faye, Grace, Ravyn, Klayyton, Roxleigh, Braxton, Bralee, Timmy, Tynzlea and Rhenley
She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Roye Callis and her maternal and paternal great-grandparents.
Funeral services to celebrate Aspen’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the chapel at Roberts and Cook Funeral Service, 101 Edgewood Lane, Carmi, Illinois, with Tim Gholson officiating. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Roberts and Cook Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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