Nelda Jean Columbo
Nelda Jean Columbo passed away on February 26, 2026, in Nederland, Texas. She was born on June 27, 1943, in Nacogdoches, to Almon “Al” Williams and Ruby Nichols Williams.
Nelda was a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. In early years, she worked as a beautician and owned a florist before working at Entergy, where she retired. She loved the Lord and enjoyed studying the bible with her friends. She was an avid reader and a master gardener. She took great joy in painting beautiful pictures, crafting, decorating, soap making, and cooking. She was good at everything she did and made all things beautiful. She was gentle, kind, and funny. She could always make people laugh.
Nelda is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Joseph Columbo of Port Arthur, her daughter, Angela Lowery of Kingwood, her son, Joe Turano and wife, Deidre, of Port Neches, step-daughter, Gina Dorsey and husband, Scott, of Nederland, her grandchildren, Davis Lowery, Heather Simms, Aaron Turano, Delanie Runnels, Jace Turano, Jonah Turano, Spenser Dorsey, and Tyler Dorsey, and six great-grandchildren.
Nelda was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Jane Elizabeth Richard.
Nelda was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She will forever be cherished in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
Cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium in Beaumont.
My loving sympathy and prayers are with Nel’s family. We were best friends in school and I treasure the memories I have of laughing together, birthday parties and riding the school bus to high school. She was as sweet, smart, artistic, fun, creative, and caring as she was beautiful.
So very sorry to hear of such a sweet souls passing. My biggest sympathies to the family, especially her daughter Gina who has cared for both her dad and Nel for the past 5 years in such a selfless manner. Very few would sacrifice so much even for their own parents. There is definitely a place in heaven for my sweet cousin. Prayers, love and comfort to all. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼