Nelda Wynn Soben

Nelda Wynn Soben, beloved wife, mother, sister, nana, aunt, friend and prayer warrior went to be with Jesus November 12, 2011. She was born to Lenora and Jack Wynn in Natchez, Mississippi on October 15, 1955. Nelda graduated from Quachita High School in Monroe, LA. After high school she worked as an administrative assistant for a private airline, while attending the University of LA Monroe where she graduated with a bachelors degree in physical education. Nelda was an educator in Arlington, TX.

In the fall of 1984, Nelda met the love of her life, Gary Soben. Nelda and Gary married that December and she joined him in Abilene, where she continued her career teaching. They resided in Abilene, Texas from 1984-2010 where they raised their children, were active in The Good News Neighborhood Club, Rotary International, Emmaus, and several other philanthropic organizations. Nelda is survived by husband Gary and children Laura and Lee Gonzales of Fort Worth, Wes and Holly Soben of Abilene, Sadie and Kevin Powell of Wilmington, NC and grandchildren Davis and London Soben, and Merrick Powell. Nelda is also survived by her mother Lenora Wynn of Monroe, LA, her sister Gayle Harper of Hernando, FL, and nieces Wendy Waldroup and Wimberly Mills both of Arlington, and aunt Mona Thompson of Benton, LA. She is preceeded in death by her father Jack Wynn and granddaughter Faith Soben.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made in Nelda’s honor to 1st United Methodist Church, Abilene, Attn: Good News Neighborhood Club.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 15th, 9:00 a.m. at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. Pull cars into lane A. The Memorial service will be held on Thursday November 17th, 11:00 a.m. at Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 South 27th Street, Abilene, Texas 79605.

…But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31