Lela Margell Neville
July 25, 1925 ~ June 7, 2016
Lela Margell Neville, 90, of Linden passed away, June 7, 2016. Mrs. Neville was born July 25, 1925 in Almira, Texas to Howard Franklin Fitts and Roxie Ophelia Penny.
She is survived by two daughters, LaRue Neville Pavia and husband Allan of Linden, TX, Jo Ann Neville Kuntz; of Houston, TX grandchildren, Nikki Pavia Whatley and husband Rodney, of Linden, TX Jared Kuntz, Nathan Kuntz and wife Nicole, Erin Kuntz and boyfriend Aaron Enderle; all of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Ada Nichol Whatley, Cora Kate Nanas Cori Whatley of Linden, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, S.R.Teabo Neville; parents, Howard and Ophelia Fitts; five brothers, Loyd Fitts and wife Christine, Grady Fitts and wife Amelia, Ottis Fitts and wife Rex; Chester Earl Fitts and wife Ruth, George Weldon; two sisters, Euna Kirk and husband Bob, Jewel Faye Massey and husband Dave, and several nephews.
Margell was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana. She and Teabo lived in Angleton, Texas for 36 years where they raised their two daughters. While in Angleton, Margell was very active in her church work at First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years and taught Girls Auxiliary for 8 years.
After they returned to Linden, she was active in the Linden Hospital Auxiliary for 22 years. She also remained faithful to her church and Sunday School class at First Baptist Linden.
Margell was also an avid gardener, growing vegetables for the freezer to have through out the year and having beautiful flower beds, especially roses.
She loved to watch basketball and football. Some of her favorite teams were the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and the University of Houston. She also liked to play cards and dominos especially 42. She won many trophies at Wildflower Trails for her skill. She loved spending time with her great-granddaughters who brought her so much happiness and joy.
A special thank you to the staff at St. Michaels Hospital and Dr. Adam Shope.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Don Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home.
She is survived by two daughters, LaRue Neville Pavia and husband Allan of Linden, TX, Jo Ann Neville Kuntz; of Houston, TX grandchildren, Nikki Pavia Whatley and husband Rodney, of Linden, TX Jared Kuntz, Nathan Kuntz and wife Nicole, Erin Kuntz and boyfriend Aaron Enderle; all of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Ada Nichol Whatley, Cora Kate Nanas Cori Whatley of Linden, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, S.R.Teabo Neville; parents, Howard and Ophelia Fitts; five brothers, Loyd Fitts and wife Christine, Grady Fitts and wife Amelia, Ottis Fitts and wife Rex; Chester Earl Fitts and wife Ruth, George Weldon; two sisters, Euna Kirk and husband Bob, Jewel Faye Massey and husband Dave, and several nephews.
Margell was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana. She and Teabo lived in Angleton, Texas for 36 years where they raised their two daughters. While in Angleton, Margell was very active in her church work at First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years and taught Girls Auxiliary for 8 years.
After they returned to Linden, she was active in the Linden Hospital Auxiliary for 22 years. She also remained faithful to her church and Sunday School class at First Baptist Linden.
Margell was also an avid gardener, growing vegetables for the freezer to have through out the year and having beautiful flower beds, especially roses.
She loved to watch basketball and football. Some of her favorite teams were the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and the University of Houston. She also liked to play cards and dominos especially 42. She won many trophies at Wildflower Trails for her skill. She loved spending time with her great-granddaughters who brought her so much happiness and joy.
A special thank you to the staff at St. Michaels Hospital and Dr. Adam Shope.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Don Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home.
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LaRue, Jo Ann and families,How heavy are our hearts with the news of your mother's passing. Our condolences to each of you for the loss of one so dear to you all. I have only good memories of Margell. She loved life and was a pleasure to be around. What a wonderful sense of humor shared by her with so many, she could always brighten my day. How fitting, if she could not attend one last Penny reunion, the reunion would come to her. She will be greatly missed.—-Ross and Janice Penny
Thoughts and Prayers are with you. LaRue.Cathy Galloway
Mrs. Neville always welcomed me in her home when I was a girl growing up in Angleton. Her love for husband and her two girls was so evident in the way she cared for each of them. I admired Mrs. Neville for making a home full of love and in service for God. She is and will always be part of my childhood memories. My deepest sympathy and love to the family, and especially to my girlfriend, JoAnn. ~~Tina Weldon Butler
La Rue, Jo Ann and families, I am deeply sorry to hear about your sweet Mother's passing! I loved your Mother and your Dad. I always enjoyed visiting you down the street, and your parents were so friendly and kind!! I have many fond memories of your parents on Chevy Chase. Mom was so saddened to hear about your Mother, as well. It was really nice to have some neighbors from Linden, and our parents shared that bond. Mom tells me about how she enjoyed those Chevy Chase years, and visiting with your Mom on the phone, or in person for a visit and catching up on Linden news! I will never forget your parents, and I know they will be watching over you!Ginger Taylor and Miriam Wells Goodman
I'm sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
My heart is with you, dear La Rue and Jo Ann. Sending love and prayers.