Photo courtesy of Coker Funeral Home - Sanger
Mar 20, 1952 - Oct 29, 2025
Was a very neat lady, always very kind to me may she rest in peace and may the peace of the lord beep on her family and friends.
Ima Johnson
November 03, 2025 | Denton, TX
I am so sorry for ur loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family she will be truly missed by many
Crystal Howard Dillon
November 02, 2025 | Sanger, TX
Love to ALL! What a wonderful lady and friend. Many memories shared with laughter and happiness. She will be missed here but is whole and complete with the Lord, plus the love of her life ! Prayers for all with love and sympathy.
Dot Rosenberg
Dot Rosenberg
October 31, 2025 | Gainesville, TX | Friend
I am so sorry to see that Nelda has passed away. I know that she is in heaven with Kenny and is so happy. Nelda was always sweet, funny and a Christian example.
Prayers for her family and loved ones. RIP Nelda Darlene Sanders
Darlene Sanders
October 30, 2025 | Temple, TX | Friend
I don't know where to begin Nelda was a family friend for years .she was the sweetest lady you would ever known had a smile always .she loved her family very much my heart breaks for her family especially dawan and ted .nelda will be dearly missed by all my thoughts and prayers to her family. Rip my friend.
Lorena Trietsch
October 30, 2025 | Sanger, TX | Friend
Sorry for the family's loss. She will be missed
Ashley Howard
October 30, 2025 | Denton, TX | Student
Nelda Lyn, what more do you have to say! A bright light in the middle of any dark. Loved my cousin, so many memories growing up and attending church together. She could make you laugh even if you didn’t want to. Some of my best memories of her and Kenny was when we went to birthing classes together so they could go into delivery with us for Ted and Drew. We almost got kicked out lol. She will be dearly missed. Hugs and prayers to all of you!!!!
Ellen Holder
October 30, 2025 | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.I will always remember Nelda's kind heart and good sense of humor. I am glad we had a good visit in nail salon not long ago.
Keith Ann Pate
October 30, 2025 | Denton, TX | Friend
Nelda Lyn Colston, of Sanger, Texas, passed away peacefully in Denton on October 29, 2025. Born in Sanger on March 20, 1952, Nelda was the eldest daughter of Jack Jr. and Nelzine Garland. She was raised in Sanger, where she graduated and met the love of her life, Kenneth Colston. They were married on October 16, 1970, and together built a life of love, faith, and family.
Nelda and Kenny made their home in Sanger, raising two children, Ted and Dawan. With a heart for service, Nelda dedicated over thirty years as a paraprofessional in special education programs at Sanger ISD and later Little Elm ISD, touching countless lives with her compassion and patience.
A devoted member of Water’s Edge Fellowship, Nelda’s faith was central to her life. She served faithfully and found joy in worship and fellowship. Above all, Nelda cherished her family—especially her role as “Nanny” to Presley and Hudson, which brought her immeasurable happiness.
Nelda is survived by her daughter, Dawan Allen and husband Chris of Argyle; her son, Ted Matthew Colston of Sanger; her sister, Karen Sprabary and husband Jim of Sanger; and her brothers, Tommy Jack Garland and Eddie Garland and wife Lawana, also of Sanger. She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Presley Paige Allen and Hudson Jack Allen of Argyle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews whom she adored.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Water’s Edge Fellowship, 303 Belz Road, Sanger, TX. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Chad Stephenson. Pallbearers will include Nathan Sprabary, Dusty Garland, Bradyn Sprabary, Hudson Allen, Tommy Colston, and Michael Hoops, Jr., who held a special place in Nelda’s heart. Interment will be in Bolivar Cemetery.
Nelda’s legacy of laughter, love, faith, and positive nature will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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