Florence Nell Texada

On Friday, December 2, 2005, MRS. FLORENCE NELL TEXADA entered into eternal rest. She was born March 13, 1934 to the late Elijah and Beatrice Smith in Alexandria, LA. Florence was united in holy matrimony to the late Jessie Texada. To this union nine children were born. Five daughters, Josie Gibson, Wanda Foley, Sandy Aitch, Angela Sterling (Norman) and Alicia Texada and four sons, Melvin, Terry, David and Michael Texada all of Houston, TX. Her sister Sadie Barnes and her brother, Elijah Smith, Jr, preceded her in death. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age at First Evening Star Baptist Church in Alexandria, LA. After moving to Houston, she became a member of Olivet Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev N.T. Burks and later united with Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. C.W. Wallace and remained a faithful and devoted member under her beloved Pastor Rev. Terry K. Anderson. She leaves to cherish her memories, nine children, fourteen grandchildren, four sisters, Blanche Haggerty, Dorothy Haggerty of Houston, Texas, Amy Rollins (Alvin) of Alexandria, LA, Mary Louise McQuarn of Los Angeles, CA, one brother, Freddie Smith of Detroit, MI, three sister-in-laws, Odester Harris (Joe), Billie Ruth Texada, and Roberta Texada, two brother-in-laws Clarence Texada (Bernadine) and Thomas Brown all of Houston, TX, one Aunt, Mary Grimble (Godmother) of Alexandria, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and special friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Westbury Place Nursing Center. Services will be held at Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 7034 Tierwester, Houston, TX 77021 (713-748-7324) on Wed. 12/07/05 at 10:30 a.m. Viewing prior to services. Officiated by Pastor Rev. Terry K. Anderson. Interment to follow at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038, Phone: (281) 447-8686