Mrs. Billie Lou Rawdon Nelson
December 21, 1937 - January 15, 2016
Mrs. Billie Lou Nelson, 78, departed this life on January 15, 2016, at her daughter's home in Texas City, TX. Mrs. Nelson was born December 21, 1937 in Plainview, TX to R. L. Rawdon and Willie Alice Rawdon. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1956 and went on to college at West Texas State, where she graduated in 1959. She married James David Nelson on August 28, 1959. She was a senior English teacher in Arlington, TX from 1977 to 1987 and finished her career at Klein Oak High School in Spring, TX, retiring in 1999. She is survived by her husband, James D. Nelson and two sisters: Peggy Jean Long of Dumas, TX, and Joe Anne Graham of Montrose, CO. Her legacy will live on in her two children Kelley Leigh Nelson Chupp (Stephen), and Robert David Nelson (Tamara). Also left to cherish her memory are her two foster children, Jenny Trunk Finley and Kevin Trunk, seven grandchildren (Nathan, Nataleigh, Benjamin, Hunter, Sadie, Emma and Kallee), and two great grandchildren (Bryleigh and Joshua). She was welcomed into heaven by her parents, beloved brother Donald Marvin Rawdon, and dear aunt Burnice Rawdon. An amazing Woman, Wife, Mother, and Mimi who will forever be remembered by her strong will and determination.
Mrs. Billie Lou Nelson, 78, departed this life on January 15, 2016, at her daughter's home in Texas City, TX. Mrs. Nelson was born December 21, 1937 in Plainview, TX to R. L. Rawdon and Willie Alice Rawdon. She graduated from Plainview High... View Obituary & Service Information