Terri Lynn Nelson was born on November 24, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Willie and Idella Nelson. She was raised in the Village of Lincoln Heights, where she built lifelong memories and strong family bonds.

Lynn was a sweetheart—kind, gentle, and possessing an innocent, loving soul. She especially enjoyed spending time with her father, watching old cowboy movies, and visiting her mother's home to spend time together with whichever sibling happened to be there.

Terri Lynn was preceded in death by her sisters, Claudia Nelson and Karen Daniels. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Willie George Nelson, and her sisters, Gloria Williams, Deborah Moon, Daphne Nelson, Trina Nelson, and Amanda Pettis.

Lynn leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, Donovan Nelson (Daenisha), Daron Nelson, and Kalum Goins. She was deeply loved by her grandchildren—Kanye, Da'ryiah, Darion, Dakari, Daron Jr., Ka'Nylah, and Ka'Myah—and her great-grandchild, Kahari. Lynn was affectionately known as "Nana" by her grandchildren.

She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of loving friends, nieces, and nephews.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, on  Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 9991 Wayne Ave, Woodlawn  (45215).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation,  beginning at 10:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

She will be laid to rest at Landmark Memorial Gardens, 1600 Glendale Milford Road , Cincinnati, Ohio 45215.

We invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Nelson family. Please click the "Tribute Wall" icon above and to the right, enter the information, and click "Save Post."

Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Nelson family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.