Ruby Jean R. Neilson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 1, 2023, at the age of 98, Ruby Jean R. Neilson formerly of Tyler, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruby Jean R. Neilson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gordon J. Neilson; her father Lester Bennie Renfro; her son Gordon Jeffers "Jeffie" Neilson, II; and her sister Melrose Renfro Rhoden. She is survived by: her children, Laurie Neilson Dellis (Michael D. Dellis) of Amarillo, TX and James R. Neilson (Ria S. Neilson) of Nokomis, FL.; her grandchildren, Jeff Dellis (Eva) of White Salmon, WA, Mark Dellis (Deena Hassan) of Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Robert Neilson (Anne Morrison) of Bend, OR, James R. Neilson, Jr. of Alexander, NC and Alexandra Neilson of Minneapolis, MN.; her great grandchildren, Dorian and Silus Dellis; her nieces, Dianna Presley of Belton, TX and Carol Turner of Round Rock, TX; and her cousin Linda Herrod (Ronnie) of Vicksburg, MS..
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Gordon J. and Ruby J. Neilson Scholarship Fund at the University of Texas at Tyler, or the charity of your choice.
