Nan Felton

Nan Conlee Felton, 59, of Waco, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Services will be on April 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco with Fr. Chuck Treadwell officiating. Visitation will be on April 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Grace Gardens.

Nan was born December 3, 1952 in Bryan, Texas to Douglas and Betsyana Conlee. She moved to Waco with her family in 1958 and graduated from Richfield High School. She attended Sam Houston State University with an Education degree. Nan married Thomas Edward Felton on April 24, 1970.

Our sweet Mother was so many things to so many people. Nan led her life, nurtured her family and influenced her friends in a way that was admired by all. She was always a leader, officially or unofficially managing any event she was involved in, affectionately earning the nickname, “Ms. Full Charge”. She enjoyed planning her Conlee family reunion and dearly loves all of her Conlee cousins like they were her siblings.

Nan loved traveling all over Texas, Mexico & Europe. Family trips to Cabo San Lucas, and girl trips to Tuscany and San Miguel are just a few.

Nan was always regarded as a fabulous cook. She hosted countless supper clubs, dinner parties, and family functions, constantly outdoing herself. People always wanted to know which dish Nan made because it would be the best and would be the first to go.

Nan cherished her family time and traditions like Saturday morning Mexican breakfast and weekends at the river house. Family was always first with Nan. Even though she was born a Conlee, Nan stepped into her role in the Felton family and was loved and endeared by them all. Nothing made her happier than her time with her precious grandchildren, Boots, Taylor, and Conlee. From babysitting, going to movies, and swimming to getting haircuts and buying school clothes, Nan was always there. Her time with them over this last year was such a gift to us all and she savored every moment. She used to say that she always wanted girls and the minute she got her two daughter-in- laws she made sure that every moment they had with her was “Mother/Daughter” quality time. She was so blessed to have such a wonderful upbringing with the love and guidance of her parents, Betsy and Doug. And of course her middle sister bond with Cindy and Kim are hard to put into words.

Nan was the embodiment of what a mother should be, making every sacrifice through her early married life to give Mark and Clayton every opportunity and experience two boys could ask for.

Nan was everything a wife could possibly be to her husband Tom. They have been through so much together. They were the perfect example of what a married couple should be. We will always cherish their relationship and how it positively affected all of our lives.

In her final days, Nan experienced the tender love and constant attention of her immediate family, Father Chuck Treadwell and numerous hospice caretakers as she was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Nan is preceded in death by her father, Douglas Conlee.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Thomas Felton of Waco; mother, Betsyana Conlee of Waco; sister Cindy Marable of Waco; sister Kim Hatchett and husband Richard of Midland; sons Mark and wife JoAn and Clayton and wife Jenn; grandsons Boots and Conlee and granddaughter Taylor all of Waco and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Condolences may be offered at www.gracegardensfh.com.

Memorial Service

1PM ,Saturday, April 7, 2012
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
515 Columbus Ave. Waco, TX, McLennan 76710

Visitation

6 - 8PM ,Friday, April 6, 2012
Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel
8220 Woodway Drive Waco, TX 76712