Graveside services for Miss Helen May Nelson, 90, of Lake Providence, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS. Services will be conducted by her nephew, James Layton Nelson. Miss Nelson was born June 3, 1915 and passed away April 20, 2006 after a brief illness. At the outbreak of World War II Helen joined the Navy and served her country until her retirement on August 21, 1964. After her retirement she lived with her parents in Lake Providence and attended ULM, graduating in 1971. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and friend as she devoted her life to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: John J. and Ollie H. Nelson; two brothers: John W. Nelson and Tom A. Nelson; five sisters: Hattie Nelson, Selma N. Burton, Adele N. Madison, Ollie N. Butler and Charlotte Knecht. She is survived by two brothers: Brown F. Nelson of Lake Providence, LA and Hyland R. Nelson of Monroe, LA; two sisters: Myrtle N. Toomer of Lake Providence, LA and Grace N. Van Denbourgh of Schenectady, NY; also many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity.