Carla Lanelle “Nellie” Eden, 69, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora, Mo.

She was born October 3, 1954, in Butterfield, Mo. the daughter of Carl and Ella Mae (Buntin) Brown.

Preceding her in death was her husband Jim Land; her husband Gary Eden; one son, Brian Cahalan; one daughter, Bridgette Eden; two brothers, Bill Brown and Mark Brown and one sister, Norma Jean Harris.

Survivors include one son, Eric Cahalan of Ill.; one daughter, Shelly Cahalan of Cassville, Mo.; one brother, Mike Brown and his wife Sharon of Goodman, Mo.; one sister- in-law, Glenna Brown of Greenfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She attended school in Cassville, Mo. living in this area her entire life. She was employed as a waitress at The Purdy Diner in Purdy and The Black Kettle in Monett. She was of the Christian faith.

The family wishes to thank the Aurora Nursing Center and Hospice Compassus of Monett for the wonderful care given to Nellie.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Aurora Nursing Center or Hospice Compassus of Monett in memory of Carla.