Nelson, Claretta, of Foley, Missouri, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late James J. Nelson; beloved daughter of the late Alvin and Donnell Gustafson; devoted mother of Jim (Kathy) Nelson, Linda McAulty and Don Nelson; cherished grandmother of 9; treasured great-grandmother of 21; loving step-grandmother to many. She is preceded in death by one sister and three nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors.