Community gathers to remember one of Brownsville’s best

A woman described as “the heart and soul” of Brownsville was remembered during a memorial service on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Hundreds turned out to celebrate the life of Marilyn “Joni” Nelson at Central Linn Rec Center, and share stories of how she touched their lives.

Friends embrace near a table filled with Joni Nelson’s artwork and photographs. Photo by Sarah Brown

“Today we’re going to celebrate as a community,” said Pastor Warren Light. “We are…

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