Regena L. Nelson

Regena L. Nelson, 98, of Coffeyville, formerly of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away at 6:21 am, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Asbury Village, in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Regena Lee Hoppock was born on August 24, 1928, to Freeman Godfrey and Delpha Claire (Nelson) Hoppock in Mound Valley, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Mound Valley, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1946.

Following high school, she was a school teacher at the Prairie Hall School from 1946 to 1947. She continued her education at Coffeyville Community College.

Over the years, she worked at Price Rexall Drugs, Browns Confectionary, the Katy Hospital Pharmacy and Coffeyville Memorial Hospital Pharmacy.

A devoted follower of Jesus, Regena was an active member of the Mound Valley United Methodist Church. She served as president of United Methodist Women, chairman of the church Board of Trustees, board member of the new Methodist Church building committee, choir director and numerous other church committees over the years.

She was also very active in her community as a member of the Parsons AARP, the Union I PTA, the Red Hat Club, the Community Pitch Club, Mound Valley Co-op, Bingo Club and Mound Valley (Lotus) Bridge Club.

On December 25, 1947, Regena and Andy J. Nelson were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church in Edna. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2001.

An independent lady, Regena lived on the family farm until she was 95 years old. While Regena had many accomplishments, activities and interests, her proudest legacy was always her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their visits and phone calls were the highlight of her day.

Survivors include:

Her daughter-in-law – Bonnie Nelson

Four grandchildren – Darrin Nelson (Kim), Tiffany Murphy, Veronica Thompson (Casey), and Andrew Nelson (Tiffany)

Five great-grandchildren – Tanner Nelson (Shelby), Taylor Nelson, Riley Nelson, Parker Nelson, and Griffin Thompson

Two great-great-grandchildren – Brylee Nelson and Wesley Nelson

One brother – Jack Hoppock (Betty)

Numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Gail A. Nelson and Darrell L. Nelson; and two brothers, Gerald Hoppock and Charles Hoppock.

The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Mound Valley United Methodist Church in Mound Valley. Burial will follow at Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to the Mound Valley United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshofffman.com.