Colleen Vashti Lancaster Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Colleen Vashti Lancaster (Natchitoches, Louisiana), born in Greenville, Mississippi, who passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Colleen Vashti Lancaster to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Lancaster and Ruby Lancaster; her sons, Jeff G. Nelken and Buddy Nelken; and her grandsons, Paul C. Nelken and Jeffrey M. Nelken.
She is survived by: her sons, Sam W. Nelken (Selma) and George Irion Nelken; her granddaughter Toni Lynette Nelken; her children, Amelia, Lincoln, Naomi, Abram and Jennifer Nelken Yezak (Michael); and her grandchild Driggs Irion Yezak. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches.
