[Funeral Program for Lorene Nelson, October 4, 2006] Page: 3 of 5
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Life's Reflections
the morning of Thursday September 28th, 2006 the sweet spirit of
our dear mother, grandmother and friend slipped away to join our Lord and
Saviotr. Lorene Nelson, one of nine children of James and Maggie Williams,
was born March 20, 1918' in Beaumont, Texas. She was reared by her
grandmother, Amanda Hopkins and Aunt, Florence Ryan. She attended
public schools in Beaumont and Community College in San Antonio, Texas.
Lorene graduated from St. Philips College in 1980 where she received her
Associate of Arts Degree in Interior Decorating and Upholstery.
o,me accepted Christ at an early age and professed her faith in God
and had lived a truly holy life walking in His grace and love. She had
church membership in Beaumont, Texas with the McCabe United Methodist
Church and later joined St. Paul United Methodist Church in San Antonio,
Texas in 1949 where she maintained membership until her death.
1-0 nx~ united in holy matrimony with James A. Nelson, Sr., December
30, 1948 and to this union three children, James, Bernadette and Pamela
were born.
.5~ne, an entrepreneur perfected the Cosmetology Profession with
finesse and flair. She owned and operated her own beauty salon for over
forty-five years. While raising her three children and maintaining her
business, Lorene remained active in civic, community, social and
neighborhood organizations throughout the Eastside of San Antonio, She
spent an abundant amount of time and energy with organizations such as the
San Antonio Mothers Services Organization, Retired Senior Volunteers,
Heroines of Jericho, Rebecca Court #2 and the Three Block Neighborhood
Guild
..onene affectionately known as "Big Mama", by her children and
many others had one special gift that no one could match which was her
mastery and perfection of the art of "cake making". Her church family and
many others tasted her delicious creations of "All Butter Cakes" with that
special sweet butter icing. Numerous churches in the community often
requested her delicious cakes for special occasions and this later fostered
her cake making business as well. Oh how we will miss those special cakes
of celebration!
0Ae at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Lorene was a devoted
church member who was active in the Celestial Choir which later became
the Inspirational Choir, United Methodist Women of which she was member
of the E.Spriggs/Ratliff Group, and founding member of the Senior Citizens
Ministry. Lorene loved her church and attended faithfully until her health
failed.)
memories of "Big Mama" will never be forgotten and all the more
cherished by her family, friends and many others. She gave unselfishly to
others during her lifetime and most notably gave many years of sacrifice
while' caring for her own sisters and brothers during their times of illness.
We thank God for allowing her to touch our lives as well as the many
individuals who were impacted by her kindness and generosity.
-oeere /n is survived by her three children, James A. Nelson,
Jr., Bernadette Nelson, Pamela L. Nelson Keys; son-in-law, Lawrence L.
Keys; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Nelson; grandchildren, Quincy Nelson,
LaShonda Nelson, Lindsey L. Keys and Michael Snodgrass; great
grandchildren, Jacoby Nelson and Michael Snodgrass, Jr. and many devoted
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[Funeral Program for Lorene Nelson, October 4, 2006], pamphlet, October 4, 2006; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth691354/m1/3/?q=green+energy: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting San Antonio Public Library.