HALLETTSVILLE – Lorrie Teresa Nelson, 62, of Hallettsville, left this world on Sunday, August 2, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Teresa was born on April 26, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of JB and Lorraine ‘Lorrie’ (Valigura) Nelson.

She is survived by her parents; her son, Lance Jenkins; her brother, Jimmy Nelson and wife, Margie; sister, Valerie Nelson; grandchildren, Logan, Lauren, Lance, JR., Levin, and Abigail; 7 nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins and loving friends.

Teresa is preceded in death by her two brothers: Jay and Joel Nelson and her beloved dog of 13 years, Sugar.

Teresa wished to be cremated, and celebrations of her life are pending for later dates.

Donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 306 North Texana St., Hallettsville, TX 77964-2331 in her memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.