Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Nellie Lorenz Obituary
Faye was born on April 4, 1949 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Richard Chris Miller and Audrey Joyes Happner. She loved being a care provider for her special needs son, Michael. She worked for Evans Cabinets for many years before she retired. She enjoyed paintings, arts and crafts, reading and sitting and talking to her best friend Sheryl. She also loved sunflowers and her morning coffee. Faye's pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She always had a heart of gold and would help anyone. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her son, Michael James Krolczyk. Daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Marty Schulz of Hempstead. Daughter and son-in law, Becky and Scott Ballard of Brenham. Grandchildren, Lauren Guerra, Madison Schulz and special friend Luke, Lyndsey Ballard and Logan Ballard. Brother and sister-in-law, Claude and Inez Weishuhn of Livingston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Lorenz. Her parents Richard Chris Miller and Audrey Joyes Happner. Step-dad, Leroy Happner.
Honorary pallbearers are Michael Krolczyk, Marty Schulz and Scott Ballard.
The family would like to thank all of Faye's friends that would help and assist her at home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main St., Brenham. To Post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1306 West Main, Brenham, TX 77833
People and places connected with Nellie
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Nellie Lorenz's name
How to support Nellie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Nellie Lorenz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreSponsored