Valiena Marie Nelson

Valiena Marie Nelson, A.K.A. "Nena"; February 14, 1960 - September 1, 2025. Omaha, NE. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances & Leonard Kercheval / Jack Nelson and her long-time life partner James 'Booney' Mitchell.

Nena was surrounded with love by her family when she departed her earthly life on Monday, September 1, 2025. She leaves to cherish her many loving memories to her three children: NaKisha Baker (Brian), Donté Perry (Alexandra), & Jesse Nelson (Adriana), Donovan Foster Sr. Siblings: William (Romana), Patricia Nelson, Jack Nelson (Tina), Cathy Nelson, Robert Kercheval (La'Tacha), Tammie Kercheval, Teresa Marion (Charles), Carolyn Mitchell-Rascoe and Sabrina Crawford. Four Grandchildren: Brianna Baker, Brian Baker Jr., Keelan Nelson, Kamden Nelson, & Alaiya Nelson. Two great-great grandchildren: Kyler & Acyn. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends near and far. And her special friend of many years (Maurice Davis).

Wake: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Location: Good Shepard 3809 N 90th St Omaha NE 68134

Service: Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:00 AM. Location: Fort Street Church of Christ 5922 Fort Street Omaha NE 68104

Repass: Fort Street Church following service

Interment: Forest Lawn Mausoleum