Nena Maria

Kelley

Nena Maria Kelley, 68, of Anahuac, Texas entered her eternal resting place Friday, October 9. 2026.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Proctor's Mortuary 518 Miller St. Anahuac, Texas on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 10am -12noon immediately followed by service and graveside in Anahuac Cemetery Anahuac, TX.

Nena was born in Scott, Louisiana on December 15, 1957, to Shirley and Laura Thomas.  In 1989 she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

She spent many years of her career as a Labor Delivery Nurse.

She later furthered her education by becoming a Registered Nurse and spent the remainder of her career as a hospice nurse and recently retired in May of 2026.

Preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Jack.

She is survived by devoted children; Jack Kelley Jr and wife Tommi, daughters, Rachel Langford and husband Gene, Laura Underwood and husband Hunter.  Beloved grandchildren Samantha and Nick Cruz, Megan and Cody Marcantel, Alyssa and Aaron Hvamstad, Jacob Langford, Kaden and Tanner Underwood.  Great grandchildren, Carter Hvamstad, Vivian and Liam Cruz.  Beloved brother, Wayne Thomas and wife Anita. Beloved sisters Marla Thigpen and Angela Thomas.  She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23.6

Proctor's Mortuary - Anahuac, is in charge of final arrangements,518 Miller St. Anahuac, TX. 77514 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com