Nelly Maria Flora passed away on October 9, 2011 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 76. She was born on June 27, 1935 in Veracruz, Mexico to Jose and Angelica Martinez. Preceded in death by her parents, Nelly is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Lee Flora; step-daughter, Mary Schuster and her husband Steve; granddaughter, Melody Sparks; great-grandchildren, Timothy Lee, Gabriel Cervantes; brother, Jose Martinez, Jr. and his wife Gloria; nephew, Jose Luis Martinez. The family will be receive friends for visitation on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in The Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.grandviewfunerals.com