Lena Nickelson

Lena Faye Marie Nickelson was born on April 12, 1980 at St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter to Eric Johnson and Sherry (Coleman) Johnson. Lena passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021 having reached the age of 41 years, 4 months, and 9 days.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her Fiancé, Chris West; daughter, Chadley Faye Nickelson; son, Laric Jayce Nickelson; dad and mom: Eric and Sherry Johnson; two special boys in her life, Gunner and Sawyer West; brother, Joseph Johnson; nieces and nephews: Hayley Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Lily Stringer, Sage Stringer, Jacob Johnson, and Zane Johnson; maternal grandparents: Tom and Alma Curtner; and dear family friend, Brenda West. Lena also leaves behind many special aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Lena was preceded in death by her grandparents: Albert and Pansy Johnson and Ila Faye Curtner; and dear family friend, Jerry West.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 4 to 8 PM and Wednesday, August 25, from 9 to 11 AM at DeClue Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11 AM held at the DeClue Chapel. Pastor Trevor Kean will officiate the service.

*Per the family’s request, face masks will be required for both the visitation and funeral service. Thank you for your understanding.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD. 20814 OR Riding for a Reason. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Interment will be held at Redbud Memorial Gardens at a later date.