Nelda Light Obituary (1947

Nelda Lynn Tullos Light, age 77, passed away on October 10, 2024 after a long battle with heart disease, anemia and cancer. Her husband, their two daughters and her sister tucked her in comfortably Wednesday night and she passed away peacefully in her sleep early the next morning at her home in Humble, Texas. She was born August 10, 1947 in Houston, Texas to John Henry and Leerene Musick Tullos. Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Jimmie Ray Tullos. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William (Bill) G. Light, Jr.; their two daughters, Roshawnda Light and Lisa Pesl; four grandchildren, Jessica Lynette Light, Jared William Willis, Bryan Mitchel Sanders and Peighton Pesl; her sister, Lilly Renae (Carl) Piper, nephew Jason Carl Piper, two nieces Carrie Michelle (Josh) Vita and Jennifer Rochelle Piper; six great grandchildren, Joseph LeNormand III, Katelynn Lawson, Nicholis Johnson, Tabitha Johnson, Patricia Johnson and Cera Elizabeth; multiple other nieces, nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews. She loved each and every one of those babies dearly. Nelda generously donated her body to science and requested a small celebration of life with loved ones instead of traditional funeral services. We invite you to honor her memory at Jade Palace in Humble, a beloved family tradition where we've shared many meals and created countless lasting memories, on Saturday October 19th at 2pm.