Nelda Fay "Coonie" Riley

1941 ∼ 2012

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Nelda Fay 'Coonie' Riley, 71, of Brenham, formerly of Moss Hill, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. She loved her family. She worked hard her entire life taking care of others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Cooking was her passion. Coonie was Paula Dean before Paula Dean's time.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Gracie Vanya; daughters, Kimberly Lockhart and Susan Thornton; brother, Terrell Vanya.

She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Charles 'Chuck' Riley of Brenham; son, Bruce Wayne Lockhart and wife Kitty of Moss Hill; daughter, Janice Kay Kramer and husband Rick of Brenham; brother, Raymond Vanya and wife Sue of Batson; sisters, Carol Price and husband Bill of Batson, Freda LeNormand and husband Robert of Batson, Terry McComber and husband Bob of Hardin; grandchildren, Bubba, Kim, Will, Matt, Katie, Haley, Hanna and Ty; great grandchildren, Karlie, Kaley, Macie, Kody, Kade, BB, Josh, Kaydence, Blain, Logan, Zoey and Kyle; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday December 18, 2012 at Moss Hill Cemetery in Moss Hill, TX, officiated by Reverend Tolbert Hudspeth.

Serving as pall bearers will be Bubba Guedry, Will Guedry, Ty Lockhart, Matt Thornton, Kody Thornton and Logan Gusman.

In lieu of flowers, donations, in honor of Nelda 'Coonie' Riley, may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital at www.StJude.org or 1-800-822-6344.

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Theresa Cain - Friend May 4, 2024

Truely a wonderful person that has filled my tummy many many many times. And every bite was so tasty. Coonie pie. the best. Coconut and chocolate. Janice Kay and Bruce Wayne My heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine the loss you are feeling... and all of her family and friends. She loved to laugh and have a good time.. And passed it on to others. Coonie may you rest in peace. My heart and prayers go out to all of the family.

Donny Smith - Adopted Son May 4, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. Coonie touched many lives as she did mine. She has a unique talent of making everyone feel like family. My favorite memories were spending Christmas at her house.

Myrtie Mccreight - Good Friends May 4, 2024

so many things come to mind. we have been friends for years.we raised our kids together, we have cried together, we have laughed together, and many 42 games together. i luv her as a friend and a sister.many memories. she wssedill be mi

Joy Davis - Boise, Id May 4, 2024

Chuck, Janice Kay and Bruce and all your family. I want to let you know how sorry I am for your loss.I loved Coonie as y'all know she was like a mom to me and also a friend. I have lots of good memories of her and lots of recipes I cook and share always telling people she is a great cook and the best boss I ever had too. I love each and everyone one of you and know in my heart I am there with you.

Sarah Zick October 10, 2012

I remember Coonie from when I was a kid. My grandmother (Turner Zick) and grandfather would take us to Liberty and we always stopped by Coonie's to visit and eat. I am sad I didn't know more about my extended family before my grandmother died. I would have loved to visit with Coonie as an adult.