Nelle Dean (McClellan) Edmunds

Nelle Dean (McClellan) Edmunds,91, of Lansing, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025.

Dean was born in Milo, Missouri to Ralph and  Mary Alice (Heryford) McClellan.  She attended school in Milo until 9th grade when they followed family to Lansing where she graduated from Sexton High School in 1953. Dean's heart found her match to John Edmunds, with whom she married in 1963. Together they became a lifelong team dedicated to nurturing a wholesome family environment.

During her lifetime Dean enjoyed caring for children,friends, and neighbors and treasured time spent with her family.  She was always up for a shopping trip, passed time in her word search books and liked to bake.  She was a lover of all things sweet and was known for making many batches of fudge during the holidays. When her home became empty she found time to volunteer at Sparrow Hospital for 9 years.

Dean was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Her passion and commitment to loving her family and friends was evident in all she did.   Dean is survived by her children, Lana Leak, Tod (Mindy) Edmunds, Rhonda (Geoff) Weiss and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Edmunds, siblings, Merle McClellan, Richard Leo McClellan, Mary Lowe and daughter, Debbie (Mark) Woodard. 

She will be deeply missed and forever loved. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.CremationServicesOnly.com    The family is being served by Cremation Services Only.

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