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Nelda Burton Ramsey

Nelda Burton Ramsey

  • October 15, 1932 - February 10, 2012
  • Baytown, Texas
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“Aunt Nelda was always always warm and caring and as a child, it was so much fun to watch the room light up with laughter as all the brothers, sisters...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Michael Lane Hunt - Selma, TX

“I will always remember the little twinkle in Aunt Nelda's eyes when she would smile at you or her infectious laugh. She always made you feel special...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Carol Hunt - Odessa, TX - Niece

“Heidi & Ken: May God's grace carry you through this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Karen and Clay Thompson - Houston, TX

“My thoughs and prayers are with the family.2Ithv ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Denice and George Parker - TX

“Her smile and laugh we are so used to hearing will never fade. She had a heart as big as the sky. When ever you were around her she brought lots of...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Dawn Llolyd - Canton, TX

“Aunt Nelda was always a powerfully positive personality! She was one of my favorite Aunts and I will cherish all the time I was able to spend with...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Donna Burton Hart - Baytown, TX

“NeeNaw you will forever be in our hearts and memories. You were always there for anyone with a smile on your face and words of encouragement. We Love...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: MARIE KILBY - BAYTOWN, TX

“I was deeply saddened to learn of Nelda's (Nenaw's) passing. What a fighter she was and a true inspiration to us all, for she courageously fought...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Teri Corbett - Norris - Baytown, TX

“My deepest sympathy as you heal from your mother's passing. May her memories bring smiles to your face soon. You continue to be in my thoughts and...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Penny Sharp Garcia - La Porte, TX

“Rocky, Brad, Bill, Brenda and your families are in my prayers. I love you all for as way back as I remember and I am very sorry for your loss. My...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Sheila McPherson Newman - Baytown, TX

“Nenaw was the strongest lady I have ever meet....She fought this horrible disease for a long time, she stayed positive throughout her treatments and...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Teresa Stutes


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Nelda Jean Skipper Burton Ramsey, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2012, after a long and valiant struggle with multiple myeloma. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown for over sixty years and a frequent visitor at Lyons Baptist Church in Lyons, Texas, whenever she visited her sister. Nelda was proud of the fact that she was a retired operator from Phillips Petroleum Company in Pasadena and thoroughly enjoyed being a member of the Jane Phillips Society. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the VFW. Nelda graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown in 1950
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Eugene and Velma Skipper; husband and father of her children; Robert Gale Burton; son, David A. Ramsey; grandson, James Clinton Savell III, Brandon E. Burton and William R. Burton; and sisters, Irene Littlefield and E. Gail Parish.
Nelda is survived by her children, Brenda Savell-Cridland and husband, Henry C. Cridland, of Clear Lake City, Henry Edward (Rocky) Burton, Bradley E. Burton and wife, Valerie, and William B. (Bill) Burton and wife, Margaret; beloved sister, Gwen Belote and husband, Kenneth, of Caldwell, Texas; siblings acquired by marriage and kept through love, Delores Daniels of Odessa, Texas, Lavon Mitchell, Judy and Mike Henicke, Nina Burton, Richard Burton and Gary Burton, all of Baytown. She also is survived by children adopted in her heart and treated as her own, Dawn J. Lloyd of Canton, Texas, Cyndi Levay of Cleveland, Tennessee, Marie Kilby and husband, Jeff, of Baytown, Ralph Jenkins, Erin Prien, David Berryman and Randall Miller, all of Baytown, along with their children and grandchildren.
Nelda is also survived by her grandchildren, Tiphaine Savell Justice and husband, Eric, of League City, Chasity R. Burton and Clay Jerry of San Marcos, Eric Burton and wife, April, of New Braunfels, Samantha Burton Herrin and husband, Michael, of Baytown, Michael Hayes of Baytown, Amber Davila and husband, Joel, of Moss Hill, Heidi Bozeman and husband, Ken, of Porter, Texas, Holly and Clint Ennis of Spring, Texas, Heather and Tracey Robinson of Cleveland, Tennessee, David and Gloria St. Clair of Cleveland, Tennessee, Mary Hatcher of Baytown and Marcie Ramsey of League City; great grandchildren, Garren, Parker and Mackenzie Justice of League City, Teighan and Brooklynn Herrin of Baytown, Abigail Burton of New Braunfels, Zeb Jarry of San Marcos, TJ, Cameron, Zachary and Abigail Davila of Moss Hill; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Bayview Home Health for the excellent care their mother received from their staff over the past eight years. In addition, they would also like to thank all of the phenomenal caregivers at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, especially Dr. Donna Weber and all of the myeloma support staff.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home. A Celebration of Nelda's Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in the Chapel of Crespo and Jirrels, with Reverend Gary Samford officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park.