In Loving Memory
Nelta Marie Smith

Nelta Marie Smith

6/23/1936  —  6/28/2023


Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Nelta Marie DeJean Smith, 87, of Nederland passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on June 23, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Homer L. DeJean and Nelta Broussard DeJean. Nelta lived most of her life in the Port Arthur area before moving to Nederland in 2017. She was a devoted homemaker and a member of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings; her husband, Ivan Lavelle Smith.

Nelta is survived by her son, Bryan Lee Smith and wife Kimberly of Grove; her daughter, Diana Lynn Smith of Nederland along with her beloved cat, “grand Kitten” Rascal.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 3, 2023 from 10:00 AM till Noon at the Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Nelta’s life will be at Noon on Monday, July 3, 2023 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Monday, July 3, 2023 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Funeral Service

Monday, July 3, 2023 · 12:00 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Burial

Monday, July 3, 2023 · 1:15 PM

Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, 77619

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Amanda Mcmullen July 3, 2023
So many wonderful memories with aunt Tatta! We will miss her tremendously ❤️ Love, Brian, Amanda, Kiersten, and Caleb
Scott And Michelle Hitchcock July 1, 2023
Bryan, Kim and Diana, We’re so sorry for your loss.  Tata was the best Aunt! We loved her so much.  I know her and dad are rejoicing in Heaven.  We have so many memories of our precious time together.  We love y’all! Love, Michelle, Scott, Collin, Brooke and Luke

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