Nelta Ann East (65) of Effingham

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Published on October 17 2023 6:38 am

Nelta Ann (Sloop) East, 65, of Effingham, Illinois, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 14, 2023 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left by clicking here.

Nelta was born March 22, 1958, in Effingham, the daughter of Bill and Arnetta Sloop. Nelta enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved playing games on her computer and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Nelta is survived by her sons, Christopher (wife, Jennifer) East and Kenny East, both of Effingham; brother, Bill (wife, Barb) Sloop of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Macci (husband, Caleb) Johnson, Jordan East, Emma Ross, and Isabella East, all of Effingham, Casey (special friend, Tyler Arnold) East of Sigel, Michael East of Taylorville; and great-grandchildren, Ares East of Effingham, August East and Louna Zellner, both of Sigel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Francis; sister, Macil Karnes; and son, Michael East, Jr.