Lorene Nelson, age 93, of Lumberton Texas passed away at home,  on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Lorene was born in Stonewall, Mississippi on February 11, 1928, to  the late Joseph and Velma Buckalew.

Lorene married the love of her life, the late World War II veteran,  Glynn L. Nelson in 1944. The couple became long time residents of  of Lumberton, Texas where they raised their children; Glenda and  Glynn.

Lorene was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, and  grandmother. She was very proud of her family and was the best  Granny to her five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, three  great great grandchildren and countless others who knew and loved  her as Granny.

Lorene and Glynn were devoted and active members of First Baptist  Church Loeb of Lumberton, Texas, for 65 years. They invested their  hearts and lives in things of eternal value. Many people's lives were  impacted and blessed by their love for God and others.

Lorene enjoyed many hobbies over the years. She enjoyed  participating in church activities including one of her favorites,  Young At Heart. Lorene was passionate about the need for blood  donations and was the chairman of the First Baptist Church Loeb  Blood Drive for many years. Lorene enjoyed gardening and working with her plants. She could grow just about anything and loved  beautiful flowers. Lorene was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for  her family and friends, Sunday lunch was her specialty. Lorene had a big heart and loved to give to others, especially to children in need.  She did not want any child to hurt or go without and gave as much as

she could to help as many as she could.

In February 2020, Lorene moved to Hemphill, Texas to live with her daughter and son in law, Glenda and Herb Rice. Over the year and a  half, she made many friends at First Baptist Church Hemphill who  loved and cared for her like their own.

Lorene lived and loved well. She will be greatly missed by her  family and all who knew and loved her.

Lorene is preceded in death by her loving parents, her devoted  husband, Glynn L Nelson, her two brothers and two sisters, her  grandson Joshua Byron Nelson, grand daughter Tina Rice Jay, and  great grand daughter Rhianna Raine Richards.

Lorene is survived by her children; Glenda Nelson Rice and son in  law Herb Rice of Hemphill, Texas, and son Glynn E. Nelson and  daughter in law Trudie of Lumberton, Texas. Grandchildren; Kara  Hyden (Mike), Holly Carrizales (Roly), Brett Jay and Autumn Wood (Brian). Great grandchildren; Matthew Jay, Cassie Jay Barron,  Taylor Jay, Bryant and Garret Hyden, Lauren and Lincoln Carrizales, Abigail Nelson and J. J. Wood. Great Great grandchildren; Demi Barron, Leeland and  Wyatt Hyden.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask that you consider  making a donation in Lorene's memory to Feed My Sheep Backpack program at First Baptist Church Loeb in Lumberton, Texas. Lorene  was passionate about this ministry that provides four meals every  weekend to children who have been identified by the local school  district as children in need of assistance.

Memorial Service to be held in honor of Lorene Nelson on
Saturday, August 28, 2021, at First Baptist Church Loeb in Lumberton, Tx.
Visitation 1:00 pm
Memorial Service 2:00pm

First Baptist Church Loeb
3082 US 69 Frontage Road
Lumberton TX 77657

First Baptist Church Loeb (Feed My Sheep)

P.O. Box 8124

Lumberton TX 77657

(409)755-4595