Nellie Jo Girvan 88, of La Salle, passed away September 13, 2019 at Bonell Good Samaritan. Nellie was born March 16, 1931 to Albert Randolph and Nellie Mae (Pierce) Cole in Sterling, CO. The family moved to La Salle where she graduated from College High School in 1949 and later married Charles M. Girvan on November 27, 1949 at the La Salle First Presbyterian Church.
Nellie Jo was a proud farmer’s wife. She was a member of La Salle Presbyterian Church, enjoyed playing softball for the Colorado Peaches, bowling, cross stitch and knitting. She was very crafty with all her projects.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Ann Girvan Sanders; sister, Penelope Lou (Steve) Thompson; grandchildren, Crystal Leta (James) Moses, Aaron Ray Sanders, Jennifer Jean (Chris) Garcia, Amanda Marie (Brad) Barre; Great-Grandchildren, Wendy Adelle Barre, Elliott Cole Barre, Eddie Danger Garcia, Charles James Moses and Lilly Mae Moses.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles, M. Girvan; son, Charles D. Girvan; twin boys; and brothers, Robert R., Albert William and Gene Paul Cole.
Visitation will be from 7-9 P.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Service will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, followed by a reception in the Allnutt Reception Center. Interment will be private at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
