Emma "Jeanie" Leonard Nelson

Emma “Jeanie” Leonard Nelson, age 81, a McMinnville, TN resident and Athens, OH native was born March 3, 1936 and died February 9, 2018 at her residence following a brief illness. She was a homemaker and daughter of the late Mike and Glenola Knight Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Wesley Cantrell Nelson; sons, Michael Nelson and Jimmy Brady; and brothers, Bob, Jack, Larry and Benny Leonard. Mrs. Nelson is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dale Norris of McMinnville; sister, Dorothy Dilly of Ohio; three grandchildren and spouses, Heather and Tim Hendren of Manchester, Megan Nelson of Florida and Tyson and Hayley Norris of McMinnville; seven great-grandchildren, Wesley, Kinzie, Bailey & Lilah Johnson, Alexia and Chayanne Nelson and Easton Norris. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.