Nelda Nadine Ravey

Nelda Nadine Ravey  Nelda Nadine Ravey, 76, passed away March 25th, 2009, in Willis, Texas. She was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana, and graduated from Phillips High School in Sanford, Texas and resided in Port Arthur for the past 60 years.   She attended Nursing School at St. Mary Hospital where she earned  her R.N. license and went on to be head nurse of the O.B. floor of St. Mary hospital for a number of years, before moving on to work for Dr. Bill Berry for many years, retiring in 1986. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Port Arthur and was active in the Ladies Circle there for many years.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her! She is survived by her four children and their spouses/ partner; Eldridge and Marlene Ravey of Groves, Bryan and Jeanne Ravey of Lakewood, CO, Leslie Ravey and Jo Alcalde of Willis, TX and Darren and Gina Ravey of Katy, TX.  Eight grandchildren; Jennifer Ravey, Matthew Ravey,  Meagan Ravey, Alison Ravey, Zack Ravey, Emily Ravey, Ethan Ravey and Erik Ravey.  Also, dear friend, loving neighbor and faithful care-giver, Mercedes Tyson and spouse Tim Tyson and the Tyson family, and long-time friend and neighbor Doris Cormier. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, E.J. (Eldridge Joseph) Ravey, her parents, Theo and Myrtis Wigley, brother, Cavet Wigley and sister Venice Smith. Pall Bearers will be; Tommy Smith, Terry Smith, Randy Smith, Dale Fontenot, Bobby Diaz, Greg Guy, Tim Tyson, and Dale Burns. Serving as honorary Pall Bearers are grandsons, Matthew Ravey, Zack Ravey, Ethan Ravey and Erik Ravey. Funeral services will take place at Clayton Thompson Funeral home, with visitation Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at Clayton Thompson on Sunday at three p.m., with Father John Hughes, officiating. The funeral service will be blessed by music and song, lovingly provided by the Immaculate Conception choir.