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Nellie Cortez Obituary
Her love and passion were her family and friends. Nellie was a devoted mother to her children, and raised them with a loving heart. She was a wonderful mother.
Nellie had a compassion for those in need of help, and always opened her home to friends and family that had no one else to turn to. She loved music of any genre and loved to go dancing with her friends every Saturday night until Parkinson's took over.
In the late 80's Nellie attended Jessie's Beauty College in Denton, Texas and upon graduation she became a licensed manicurist. In early 1990 Nellie opened the first Nail Salon in Denton. Nellie had many successful years as a manicurist and business owner. Nellie blazed the trail for many future manicurists that looked up to her for guidance and advice.
Nellie is preceded in death by her two sons, Jose Arispe and Danny Arispe, and granddaughter, Vanessa Pyatt.
She is survived by three daughters, Carmen Whitaker (Danny) of Sanger, Mali Arispe of Sherman, and Sarah Jones (Rick) of Boerne. Grandchildren Joe Arispe, Adrianna Moore, Stephanie Payne, Natalie Arispe, James and Beau Childs, Alan Altom, Tyler Whitaker, Austin Jones, and Brooxie Rafie. She had many precious great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
The family would like to thank those who loved Nellie, and cared for her during her illness. Her granddaughter Natalie Arispe cared for her for 14 years. Our hearts are filled with respect and appreciation for Natalie. Wanda Lynch devoted years of care and love for Nellie. Wanda and her sister Susan Bishop were a gift of delight in Nellie's life. Rosa and Salvando, thank you for all the help and love that you gave Nellie. Her dear and sweet sister Dora and husband Alex Sanchez, thank you for the time and love you gave her, and for always being there for her.
There will be a visitation and services at DeBerry Funeral Directors on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Susan Bishop
August 14, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to meet Nellie. I felt like I knew her before I met her through all of the wonderful things Wanda said about her. She was so sweet and caring and loved her family. She was always so cheerful. Wanda loved helping care for her she said it wasn't a job it was a gift to her. God has a precious angel. God bless and comfort the family.
Carol Hewlett
August 13, 2023
Loved her so much. Lots of memories.
Earnest & Cindy Cortez Jr.
August 12, 2023
My condolences to the family. She was a beautiful mother and aunt. Loved going to her home and spending time visiting her with my mother Josie. May God receive her soul with open arms. Always will love dearly. Her nephew and niece Junior and Cindy
Bill DeBerry, Jr. & Andrew DeBerry
August 12, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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