Nelda Ann Proctor
Nelda Ann Proctor, age 83, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Nelda was born March 6, 1937 in Panola County, Texas. Nelda had a zest for life, made friends wherever she went and never met a stranger. To know her was to love her, and so many people did. The amount of love she spread was immeasurable as anyone who knew her knows.
Nelda, or MeMa as she was affectionately called, enjoyed spending time and spreading love to her grandchildren. You could also find Nelda looking for treasures with her sister and close friends at local estate sales, cheering for the Rockets or taking a trip to the casinos and winning at video poker. After raising her children in Galveston, Nelda and her husband Ray started a travel business, American Heritage Tours, designed to provide leisure travel to retirees in the Galveston area, which they ran for 17 years. Many friends and memories were born from this venture. After losing the love of her life nine years to the day, Nelda was successful building a new life with her family and friends and continued to spread love wherever she went.
Nelda was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Raphael Ray Proctor, Jr and daughter Kim Pitts. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Raphael Ray Proctor, III and Carol Proctor, daughter and son-in-law Terry and Henry Clarkson, son and daughter-in law, Bill and Annette Proctor. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Liberty and Alan Gonzales, Taylor and Tyler Moore, Paige and Alan Hamilton, Raphael Ray Proctor, IV, Karlie and Reagan Uhl, Addie and Conner Lovejoy, Sam Proctor, Myka Proctor, Rayne Clarkson, Cody Proctor, Amy Liveoak, Amanda and Devon Brown, Danielle Pitts; great grandchildren: Isabella and Mateo Gonzales; Ryder Brown; Henry Moore; family members Arch and Doreen Hester, Arch Hester, Jr. and son Stephen Hester; Elaine and Bobby Gondesen, Kelli Gondesen and Diane Boyer; Judy Sanders, Cassie and Raymond Williams and son Waylon Williams, and Barry Proctor; and many special friends including Margaret Oberndorfer, Doris Peterson, Mike and Debbie Cothern, Theresa and IQ Quevedo.
Due to Covid precautions, a private family service will be held on November 7, 2020, at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband R
ay. For those wishing to remember Nelda, a donation in her name can be made to The National MS Society of Texas or MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Rev. John Humphreys will be officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.
The family would like to offer sincere thanks to the numerous doctors and nurses at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas who provided care, love, and support to our family throughout her journey.
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady.
I am so sad to learn of Nelda’s passing. She was such a sweet, sweet woman. I know that word gets used alot, but I cannot think of one that describes her better. She and Ray were such dear friends to my parents. I remember their travel company and the many trips my parents took with them. They always spoke of what a top notch job they did, and the wonderful places, restaurants and activities they planned for them all.
But more than that, they were just good people, and Nelda was inherently kind and truly loved people, and it showed.
God bless..
To Nelda’s family: Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow. We always enjoyed visiting with Nelda at our estate sales. She was truly a lovely, remarkable person who always had such a happy heart and a bright smile. Heaven has gained a precious angel. We will forever hold many fond memories of her in our hearts. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Nelda. But I can attest to what a sweet, generous, and thoughtful person she is. My husband passed away at the young age of 42 in July. Nelda sent me a condolence and a gift recently. She didn’t know me either, but she is friends with my Aunt Margaret. Nelda made my heart so happy that she would send a stranger kind words and a gift out of the kindness of her heart. I sent her a thank you card thanking her for her kindness. Prayers for her family.