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Nellie NANYES Obituary
Nellie Barrientes Nanyes died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the age of 87, at home, with her family by her side in Austin, Texas.
Nellie was brought into this world by Antonio and Rosa Barrientes on December 25, 1926, in Round Rock, Texas.
Nellie spent her early years in Austin where she attended Zavala school and worked at St. Edwards University, the White House, Levines and Solo's on Sixth St.
Nellie married Ollie Nanyes, II, in September 1943, and they shared sixty years of marriage together. They traveled the world during Ollie's tour in the United States Air Force. After Ollie's retirement, Nellie earned her GED at the ripe age of 52 and worked at the IRS for twenty-two years spending her vacation time traveling with her husband to places like Europe, China, and Russia, often taking their daughter, Rose.
Nellie was blessed with creativity that shined through in her cooking, sewing and ability to fix and make anything. She loved her home and liked to garden. She also enjoyed dancing, and volunteering at the Southside Senior Citizens Center. While she took pleasure in watching and attending Longhorn and Notre Dame football games with her husband and son, she absolutely loved going to the Lady Longhorn basketball games.
Nellie's family includes her two children, Rose "Doty" Carr, of Austin, and Ollie "Leto" Nanyes, III, of Illinois.
Nellie is survived by her daughter, Rose and son-in-law, Ed; son, Ollie and daughter-in-law, Barbara; 5 grandchildren, Frank "Ponch", Pam, Cyndi, Evie, and Olivia, 3 great-grandchildren, Krystal, Derick and Lauren.
Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Nanyes II; her mom and dad, Rosa and Antonio Barrientes, her brothers; Anthony, Jessie and Joe, her sister Mary Lou, and her grandson, William Oliver (Gerber).
A special thanks to Nurse Mary and Mark the Aide, from Hospice Compassus for their tender and loving care in our time of need.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Funeral Home Chapel. Interment 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Memorials and guestbook online at www.wcfish.com
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June
August 15, 2014
I worked with Nellie at the IRS and sometimes she gave me a ride to work. She was always very sweet and ready to help people. I'm very sorry she has passed, prayers and condolences to all her family.
Jessica Bentancourt
June 16, 2014
Sorry for your loss. The times I met your mother she was always very nice.
June 6, 2014
She was always very kind and helpful to those around her.
j marshall
May 26, 2014
Condolences to the family. I am honored to have met her on my stops in Austin. Very sweet lady.
Frankie Carr
May 25, 2014
My Grandma was a wonderful woman, hard worker and enjoyed life. She will be missed very much. Luv Ya Grandma!
May 25, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Evie
May 25, 2014
Gonna miss you, Grandma. Thanks for the love and lessons :)
May 25, 2014
Gonna miss you, Grandma. Thanks for all the life's lessons and love :)
pam locke
May 25, 2014
Will fondly remember Grandma
Mom working at a Hillary Clinton campaign office
Ollie Nanyes
May 25, 2014
Rose Carr
May 25, 2014
I will miss you and try to do your memory honor for the rest of my days.
Catherine Trujillo Reyes
May 25, 2014
I will always remember Aunt Nellie making cinnamon rolls and all the clothes for my Barbie dolls. The memories of her with my Mom Charline and Aunt Grace are truly special. I can see all 3 of them in their bobby socks and going off on an adventure.
cyndi figaro
May 25, 2014
thanks for being an awesome gma, dance on grandma, love you!!!
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