Linda S . Nelson, age 62 , late of Riverdale . Devoted mother of Sarah (Thomas) Sullivan, Adam Hodges and Amanda (Javed) Fouch. Proud grandmother of Elodie, Matthew, Colin, Thomas Jr., Jacob and Lucas. Loving sister of Nancy Nelson, Karen (Charles) Oliver, Bonnie (George) Hutman, David (Linda) Nelson, the late John (Jane) Nelson and Richard (Cathi) Nelson. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Helen Nelson nee Pater. Dear friend of Joe Piller. Linda loved road trips, making jelly and applesauce for her grandchildren, crossword puzzles and sewing pajamas at Christmas. Visitation Thurs day 4 :00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10:30 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to the American Heart Association.