Emma Dale Nelms, 83 of Vidor, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Philip Reed. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. The family will be having food for anyone who would like to join them at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville following the burial.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Gilmer, Texas on June 7, 1938, she was the daughter of Cleo Coulter and Ima (Dean) Coulter. Emma was the middle child of all 10 children. Larry Baker, Sr. brought all of them to Orange, Texas in 1950. Emma began working at Second St. News Stand when she was just 13 years old. When she went to work for Atty R. Lee Davis, she thought she had hit big time. Before they even broke ground for Owens Illinois Paper Mill, she was hired as a clerk. Emma eventually became the first female supervisor in operations when she ran the service crew. After moving to storeroom manager and on to purchasing manager she retired after 40 years of the work she so dearly loved. Emma was married to Elwood Boulet form August 16, 1957, to his passing in September 1984. She then married Doug Nelms on June 14, 1985, and she lost him to death in January 2006. Together she had 3 children and 3 stepchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Elwood Boulet and Doug Nelms; parents, Cleo and Ima Coulter; and children, Thomas Richard “Ricky” Boulet and Felecia Nelms Johnson.
She is survived by Judi Ruth Boulet, Carl Allen Johnson, Rhonda Boulet Butler and husband Myron, Gary Douglas Nelms and wife Cindy, Regina Boulet Fling Peddy and husband Danny, Cody Jason Nelms and wife Cassie; grandchildren, Colby and Risa Nelms, Calida and Josh Dunnehoo, Ashley and Robbie Garrett, Nicholas and Leisha Johnson, Mahlon and Heather Butler, Cole and Aimee Nelms, Cord and Shelby Fling, Callie and Donavon Weldon, Tucker Peddy, and Rhett Peddy; 10 great grandchildren. She was beloved by all of her family, sister, nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Boulets, Nelms, Coulters, and Deans.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mahlon Butler, Cord Fling, Cody Nelms, Larry Baker, Jr., John Wilson, Glenn Stephenson, Stephen Gibson, Josh Dunnerhoo, and Jimmy Coulter. Honorary pallbearers are Dean Peery, Robbie Wohler, Rusty Baker, Ronnie Walton, Kenneth Wahl, and Kenneth Dorman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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Julie Cochran
September 22, 2021
Always enjoyed seeing ur Mother in the photos posted! She was always there & involved! Didn't want to miss a thing. Now she is praying & watching over Danny,,,Love Julie Cochran
Malcolm Andmyrtle Lee
September 22, 2021
Emma Nelms was a beautiful lady with personality to match. I enjoyed knowing her and never forget how nice she was.Rhonda is almost a mirror of Emma.Emma will be missed :sob:
Anonymous
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
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September 21, 2021
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Emma Dale Nelms.
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September 21, 2021
Beautiful Heart Bouquet was purchased for the family of Emma Dale Nelms.
Sheila Friedeck
September 21, 2021
We are heartbroken by the passing of Mrs. Emma. We loved her delightful smile and the joy she brought to every gathering, but then, didn’t everybody love this sweet lady? Whomever put the slideshow of photos together did a great job, showing what a full and wonderful life Emma lived, and how freely she shared her love. Rhonda, Regina and family, please know we are with you in spirit as you say your goodbyes. We all know your sweet mama will live on in your great memories of her. You will be in our prayers. Roger and Sheila Friedeck
Anonymous
September 21, 2021
Sweet Tranquility Basket was purchased for the family of Emma Dale Nelms.
Sherrie Gonzalez
September 21, 2021
Emma was one special lady. We consider it an honor and blessing to have known her for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. Herman and Sherrie Gonzalez
Joe Peery
September 21, 2021
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September 21, 2021
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September 21, 2021
Rainbow Reflections Basket was purchased for the family of Emma Dale Nelms.
Claybar Funeral Home
September 21, 2021
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