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Nell Lynch Obituary
1931-2015
Nell Ruth (Robinson) Lynch was born May 2, 1931 in Danville, Louisiana and passed away peacefully January 30, 2015 at Houston Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Nell graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She was a very selfless person who always considered the needs of others before her own. A loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Nell's greatest passions in life were her family, her pets, her garden and serving others. Nell was an active member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church and took overseas mission trips to help people in impoverished countries. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Monroe Robinson and Ruth Eufaula Robinson and two brothers, Kenneth Monroe Robinson, Jr. and William DeWitt Robinson. She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years Dr. Edward Conover Lynch and four children and their spouses, son Dr. Edward Douglas Lynch and daughter-in-law Dr. Karna Wahlstrand of South Pasadena, CA, son Dr. David Robinson Lynch and daughter-in-law Dr. Laura Balcer of Gladwyne, PA, daughter Deborah Lynch Shelton and son-in-law Roger Shelton of Houston, TX, and son Dr. Stephen Russell Lynch and daughter-in-law Vivian Kwon of Santa Clara, CA, and three granddaughters, Abby, Sophie and Natalie Lynch. She is also survived by her sister, Myrna Robinson Muirhead and sister-in-law Ruth Robinson, nephews Blake and Stuart Muirhead and Mark, Brent and David Robinson and nieces Paige Muirhead, Lauren Howington, Kristen Robinson and Mary Pritchard.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with Nell's family on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. A private burial service for family only will take place on Friday, February 6, and a public memorial service celebrating Nell's life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, February 6, 2015 at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay Street Houston, Texas. Contributions in Nell's memory may be made to the Chapelwood United Methodist Church Foundation or the Houston Humane Society. Online guestbook available www.memorialoaksfunerals.com
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Kwon family
February 4, 2015
We are very saddened by the news of Mrs. Lynch's passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Our family have great memories of traveling California together after Stephen and Vivian's wedding. We also very much enjoyed Dr. Lynch and Mrs. Lynch's visit to Korea with their granddaughter, Sophie. Dr. Lynch and Mrs. Lynch's considerate and caring for the Kwon family over the years were deeply appreciated and cherished. May you and your family find comfort in loving memories.
Susan Williams
February 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Mrs Lynch was such a lovely lady! It was an honor to know her!
Susan Williams MD and Hardeep Singh MBBS
Mikel Carr
February 2, 2015
Good Morning Vivian and Family. May you find peace in knowing that your loved one is suffering no more and resting in her heavenly home. God Bless you today and always. Mikel Carr, Delta Air Lines.
McCarthy
February 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
Y L
February 2, 2015
My condolences to the family,
Death leaves us with a void that simply cannot be filled.
God can help us to cope in the comfort of his love.
February 2, 2015
I grew up a few doors down from the Lynch family, and have wonderful childhood memories of playing sports with Doug and David, as well as Dr. Ed joining us for basketball games down the street. Occasionally Nell would drive up to find us, tell Dr. Ed that he had been called in to work, and take the boys home herself. I remember distinctly how kind she always was to her pets, and often having cookies, probably hot out of the oven, at her house. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am filled with memories of her that make me smile this morning. Barry Leavitt
February 2, 2015
Our heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled.................
Gary Nathanson
February 1, 2015
With a most profound sadness and most sincere condolences.
Gary Nathanson
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