Nelda Valdez

December 16, 1959 - January 31, 2017

Nelda (Gonzales) Valdez, 57, of Madisonville, TX; passed away on January 31, 2017 in Bryan, TX with her husband of 41 years, Johnny, by her side. A celebration of Nelda’s life will be held on Saturday; February 4th at 11am at Day Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville with the visitation being held prior to service from 9am-11am. The burial will follow in Joyze Cemetery in Madisonville. Duane Word and Johnny Valdez will officiate. Nelda was born on December 16, 1959 in Harlingen, TX to Tony and Nikki (Botello) Gonzales. She is survived by her parents; her husband, Johnny Valdez; her daughter, Melissa Valdez Griffin; her grandchildren, Ryan Griffin and Ayvabella Griffin; her siblings, Tony, Roy, Jesse, and Sally; her mother-in-law, Margaret Valdez; and a host of friends. Nelda was preceded in death by her sister, Minnie and her father-in-law, Juan Valdez. Serving as pallbearers are: Richard Gilbreath, Tony Springer, Mitch Puckett, Joe Garcia, John Wakefield, and Jack Myrick.