Nelda Gay Shackelford

Nelda Gay Shackelford, 73, of Houston, Texas, passed from this life on January 19, 2016. Nelda was born January 21, 1942 in Pitkin, Louisiana to parents. Lee Otis & Ethel Shackelford. She is preceded in death by her parents and by one daughter, Laura Lee O'Quinn and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by children, Donnie & Ronnie O'Quinn; by long time friend and companion, James Pittman; by brothers, Roger Dale Shackelford, and Troy Shackelford; by sister, Bernice Alexander; as well as by 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation and Services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church, 16942 Avenue B, Channelview, Texas. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. with services to celebrate her life starting at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest following the services at 3:00 p.m. in Gore Cemetery, in Silsbee, Texas under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.