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Nellie Morales Obituary
Nellie Flores Morales, died peacefully on February 14, 2012 at the age of 94 years in Roseville, CA. She joins her beloved husband, Pete, and loving daughter, Sylvia, who died on the same day in 2004. Mrs. Morales was born on October 7, 1917 in La Coste, Texas to Amalia Hinojosa and Jesus Flores. After the death of her father in 1918 when Nellie was only 1 year old, Jose Olivan Sr. became her step father. While working in Natalia, Texas she met Pete, the love of her life. They married and raised three girls. In addition to being a devoted mother, wife, and homemaker, Mrs. Morales and her husband operated a "mom and pop: neighborhood store, Tilden Grocery on Stafford and Tilden Streets in San Antonio for many years. Mrs. Morales was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Her belief on God manifested itself in the love, kindness, and generosity she shared with all who knew her, and in her daily prayers for family, friends, and strangers. She was an active member of a neighborhood watch program and community action group (COPS). She loved to dance. In her later years she delighted sharing riddles, with children and strangers she met. Even those she met briefly liked her and remember her fondly. She is survived by daughter, Lali (Greg) Hearn of Roseville, CA and daughter, Hope (Larry) Dotson, Nunnelly, TN, daughter, Sylvia DiSylvestro preceded her in death. Grandchildren include Tracy, Lori, and Dennis Dotson of Dickson, Virginia Beach, and Nunnelly, TN (respectively). Other grandchildren are Michelle Ferrie, Richard DiSylvestro, and Ronnie DiSylvestro of Pennsylvania, and seven great-grandchildren. Surviving sisters and brothers are: Dolly Segura, Valentina Ramos, Wesley Olivan, Maria Garcia, Maria de Jesus Flores, and Richard Olivan. Deceased are: Virginia Cassidy, Jose Olivan, and Fabian Olivan, She also leaves many nieces and nephews, and friends in San Antonio and LaCoste, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19th, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Funeral Home. 211 Brooklyn Ave., San Antonio, Texas. A mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on February 20th at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in LaCoste, Texas, followed by graveside services. Arrangements are with:
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Roxanne Garcia
November 23, 2012
Tia Nelly will always be here in spirit,may we reach out to our families with a random act of kindness as she would. I loved when she came to her sisters'home (Maria Garcia)and brought my twin and I butterscotch candies!They meant the world to us!May the Lord bless our families as she has.
Tony Croshaw
February 21, 2012
My sincere condolances to the family of Mrs. Morales. She was a wonderful person always kind and patient with the children of our neighborhood in San Antlnio.
February 20, 2012
I remember Mrs.Morales and her little store. I grew up on Stafford St. and would go the her store often. Sorry to hear about her lose of her husband Pete and daughter Sylvia. If Hope reads this maybe, she remembers our family. My parents were Mr.&Mrs. Wells. I am Barbara Wells Cruse, my brothers are Tom, Richards and Charlie, and my sisters are Linda and Sharon. I do remember you and Sylvia, but don't remember Lali. So sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. I have good memories of her. Barbara Wells Cruse, Albuquerque, N.M.
Paul Croshaw
February 20, 2012
I remember Mrs. Morales so well. We lived across the street from her home and neighborhood grocery store. She was always so nice to all of us. Mr. Morales, very quiet, very kind; he once took me to a San Antonio Missions baseball game. And we loved Sylvia and Lali and Hope too. The Morales family has always been a cherished part of my memory of San Antonio, on the corner of Stafford and Tilden.
Gary Croshaw
February 20, 2012
Mrs. Morales was a wonderful woman. I will always remember her as an important part of my childhood growing up on Stafford street in the 50's and 60's. She will be missed. Only good thoughts to the family and all who loved her.
Johnny Croshaw
February 19, 2012
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Beloved Mother, I was also saddened to hear of Sylvia's passing. They will both be remembered fondly by the Croshaw family.
Sincerely,
Johnny
Tracy Dotson
February 18, 2012
I love you, Grandma, and I will miss you for the rest of my life. Love always, Tracita
Dolly, Tia Chita, Tia Nellie 2008
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Sisters
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Good Memories 2008
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Her Beautiful Smile
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Albert & Tia Chita
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Tia Chita & Tia Nellie 2008
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
2008 Waving and sending her love to us ALL
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Tia Chita & Tia Nellie 2008
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
Sonya Segura
February 18, 2012
We will never forget our 2008 trip to Tennessee to see Tia Nellie with Tia Chita and Dolly, Tia Nellie's smile and all the wonderful stories and memories made it truly an awesome vacation, well worth it. Tia Nellie will be missed and the love and generosity she had for everyone. She is dancing and singing with the angels, we love you Tia Nellie.............Robert, Sonya, Albert, Sandra, Joshua and Julian from Stephenville, TX......XOXOX
ROSANNE GARCIA-HISEK
February 18, 2012
*I WILL NEVER FORGET DRIVING WITH GRANDPA GEORGE AND GRANDMA MARIA TO SEE YOU AND TIA CHITA WE ALWAYS HAD A GREAT TIME ENJOYING EACH OTHERS COMPANY. YOUR LIGHT WILL SHINE FOREVER IN US ALL*
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