Nellie Elizabeth Darnell, age 83 of Rye, Texas passed away on July 15, 2013 in Conroe, Texas. Nellie was born on November 6, 1929 in Houston, Texas to parents, Rufus Lee Darnell and Justine Elizabeth (Sharpley) Darnell.

Nellie is preceded in death by both of her parents; son, David K. Ross; twin sisters, Grace Mary and Georgia May; brothers, Jim, Littleton, Johnny, and Charlie; sister, Sarah. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth M. Estes, Gary V. Ross, Georgia G. Vargas, Darius D. Ross, Mark T. Ross, Sherry R. Unruh, Joel L. Ross, and Melissa S. Aguilar; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; siblings, David, Bertha, Kathleen, and Linda; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

There will be a private memorial service held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah' Witness in Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com