She was born in Hamburg, Arkansas on October 16th, 1925 to Horace and Effie Noble. Berniece was married to Carl Davis Nelms for 61 years.
Berniece worked for Cravens Dargan Insurance when she and Carl moved to Houston in the late 40’s. She left the company when her son Ricky was born. Berniece returned to work at Edison Jr High in 1964 as an attendance clerk until her retirement in 1990. She made lifelong friends at both places of employment; our family spent many holidays with the Foster and Smith families.
She enjoyed gardening and was active in the Meadow Creek civic organization. Berniece also loved entertaining, spending time with her family, and watching the grandkids play sports. Berniece was a long time member of Park Place Baptist Church. She later moved to FaithSprings Baptist Church in Pearland.
Berniece was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Effie Noble; husband, Carl Davis Nelms; brothers, Gerald Noble (spouse Margie), Glen Noble (spouse Bobbie), and Willard Noble (spouse Sybil); sisters, Pauline Bellott (spouse Claud) and Patsy McDougald (spouse Roger).
Berniece is survived by her son, Rick Nelms and wife Debby; daughter, Vickie Del Bello and husband Gene; grandchildren, Jeffrey Nelms, Kelly Pizzi and husband Donald, Ryan, Reid, and Reece Del Bello; great grandchildren, Davis, Terrell, and Connor Pizzi; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FaithSprings Baptist Church (building fund) 2551 Oday Rd. Pearland, Texas 77581.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1:30PM to 2:00PM with a Celebration of Berniece's life beginning at 2:00PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. Immediately following, she will be laid to rest at Forest Park East Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Nelms family.
