Nelma Lovelace Riffe's Obituary
Riffe, Nelma passed away Friday March 1, 2013 in Austin, Texas. She was born on July 6, 1919 in Commerce, Texas to Jesse and Gertie Lovelace. She was a long time resident of Texas City, Texas where she was a member of Calvary and First Baptist Churches. Nelma is preceded in death by her husband Rankin Riffe. She is survived by sons Philip and daughter-in-law Adele Riffe of Austin, Texas, Barry and daughter-in-law Kathleen Riffe of Swisher, Iowa, grandchildren Timothy and Clare Riffe, great-grandchildren Colin and Austin Riffe and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, March 5 at Restland Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5 in Restland Memorial Park.
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