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Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2009.

NELDA JEAN PLACKER

VICTORIA - Nelda Jean Placker, 72, of Victoria, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 after a long illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1937 in Freer, to R.T. and Hazel Teague. She was a retired accountant and ran Casino Express for 18 years.
Nelda is survived by her two daughters, Kathie Reyna of Brookshire and Jackie Garcia of Cypress; sister, Anna McAlpine of Victoria; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Grady and Gary Teague.
Visitation will be held from 7 until 9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Charles Placker officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Resurrection Cemetery.
Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E. Red River, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

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Eddie and Shirley Smiga

November 2, 2009

Eddie and I will never forget all the times we went to Choushatta with Nelda. We met Nelda about 10 or so years ago and just loved her. She was so kind and so funny at times. We would sit in the front and she and I would talk all the way there to the casino. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Placker family. We will miss her very much.

Stephen Gritta

November 2, 2009

I was sort of the baby in the cousin group but always remember the trips to Coleto Creek and how Nelda had the task of keeping me from being washed down the creek. Nelda also had the joy of introducing me to bingo several years later and also had to mark the numbers on my card I missed. God bless you Nelda and say hello to our parents until we are all together again.

Viva Las Vegas!

November 1, 2009

Sheila Marasales

November 1, 2009

Many of my best childhood memories are of being with my cousins. Nelda was our leader. She took care of us and always thought of wonderful things to do. We sang and danced, did acrobatics, built playhouses in the fields, made doll clothes, and designed fashions and hairstyles. Nelda always wanted to make sure that everyone had fun and that no one was left out. As much as Nelda loved her role as leader, she was also a great listener. When we sat out at night under the stars and discussed plans, dreams, and hopes for the future, nothing seemed impossible or too ridiculous.

Life brings changes to us all; at times, reality comes crashing in, but Nelda remained true to her childhood calling. She was there for her friends and family during good times and bad. She would laugh with you or cry--whatever the occasion demanded.

This may sound strange to some, but after Nelda departed from us I was visited by a beautiful butterfly; somehow I knew that this was her way of letting me know that she is happy and still very full of life.

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Zane De Amaral Family

November 1, 2009

Sad to hear the news. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Eula Pfenninger

November 1, 2009

Sorry for your loss. I gone on a few trips with Nelda to play bingo.The bus that we went on allways had lots of fun. She was the life of the party.
She will be missed dearly by all her friends.

Claudia Eckel

November 1, 2009

Whooaa Nellie
I will never eat another Sammie without thinking of you...the dogs and I will miss you..you were kind and loving to all of us...As we say in our card games...sic em Nellie.
Love, Claudia

October 31, 2009

So sorry for your loss...Love to all, Dave Vancura and Family

Paige and Grandpa Gritta

Paige Marasales

October 31, 2009

I will never forget all the great times I had with Nelda. She showed me the ropes at CCD Bingo (how to play 3 cards at once while talking and eating chalupas), she was the only partner I could ever dance with (all during LaNeil's wedding-never once complaining that I stepped on her feet), and she didn't even hesitate for one moment to pull over when I got car sick in her new Cadillac. She gave me my first course in Intro to Texas Culture; we bottle-fed calves, went to the DQ in Goliad, did the chicken dance (and the bull**** dance) at family weddings, and Nelda taught my mom (Sheila) and I everything we needed to know about operating heavy machinery in the wilds of Charco. As aspiring artists, Anna, Nelda, my mom, and I turned Sunbelt tees into Southwestern works of art complete with rhinestones, suede, and conchos and made tiny clay ornaments for a Texas Christmas tree at my grandparents' Frankie and Albert's house. In large part thanks to Nelda, this transplanted Texan now gladly calls Victoria home. My love and sympathy goes out to all my cousins and their families. Paige Marasales

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