Houston, Texas
1921 - 2018
Nellye Joyce Lewis Punch 1921-2017Nellye Joyce Punch, one of Houston's dedicated educators and community activist, departed this life on Dec. 25th and made her earthly transition. She was a devoted science teacher at E. O. Smith Jr. High School for 36 years, Chair of the science department and...
Read MoreThank you Mrs. Punch for being a good science teacher (E. O. Smith Jr. High) and great role model. I am now a science teacher and can appreciate all that you gave to the profession. Your spirit will live on.
Diane Moore- Small
June 23, 2018
MS.PUNCH WAS A ONE OF A KIND TEACHER, FIRM BUT FAIR,IF YOU LISTEN YOU WOULD LEARN, THANK YOU MS.PUNCH SLEEP WELL QUEEN!!
BEVERLY D. POWELL
January 13, 2018 | OPELOUSAS, LA
Dear Family,
I wanted to share with you condolences from Pres. Ky Wilson and the Mother body of the Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill, on the passing of Mrs. Nellye Punch. Our chapter history states that Mrs. Punch was an active member and served as chairperson of our 1st Debutante ball. Our biennial Deb Ball is the crowning jewel in the Historic Houston Chapter's crown. This year,2018,marks our 30th Ball. The LEGACY that Mrs. Punch has left, on our organization, on those she taught and...
Allison Hollins
January 12, 2018 | Houston, TX
My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs.Nellye Punch.She touched many lives.Rest in Heaven Mrs.Punch.
Denise Taylor-Joshua
Former student
Denise Taylor-Joshua
January 09, 2018 | Houston, TX
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
SB
January 08, 2018
Remembered By
Doris Curry
January 06, 2018 | Houston
Margaret Hamilton
January 06, 2018 | Missouri, TX
Condolences to the family. She was a very special teacher and mentor. She made it possible for me to go to a Y teen camp.
Shelia Mayes/ E.O Smith and Class of 1969 P.Wheatley
Shelia Mayes
January 06, 2018 | Missouri City, TX
Another Giant has left Us.
Thank you, Mrs. Punch for all the good You did. May YOU Rest In Peace. You will be missed. BJ SHELBY... CLASS OF 1965 Phillis Wheatley
January 05, 2018