Nelda Voss

Nelda Voss, 93, of Wingate, passed away on June 19, 2024, after a brief illness and took her place in the Heavenly Choir. She was born September 13, 1930, to Norbert and Irma (Thormeyer) Ueckert in Winters, Texas. Nelda married her best friend and companion, Fred Voss, on December 19, 1948, and lived and worked by his side until his passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Voss, parents, Norbert and Irma Ueckert, and brother, Clifton Ueckert. Nelda is survived by her son, David Voss, and wife, Karla, of Wingate; grandkids Tami Voss of Houston and J.D Voss of Pflugerville; sister Elsie Mae Barnett of Adkins; brother Raymond Ueckert of San Antonio, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Nelda also served as a teacher's aide at the Winters Independent School District. For many years after retiring, she became the "sub du jour" for many teachers who only wanted her to teach in their absence and asked for her specifically. The kids she helped teach were a huge source of joy in her life. Nelda was a lifelong member of St John's Lutheran Church in Winters and still sang in the choir even after her health required her to be placed in nursing care. Nelda loved her farm and her little house where she lived for 70 years. She enjoyed decorating her house, gardening, tending to all the things a place like that takes, driving around just looking, and sitting on her little porch looking into the south field. Anyone who stopped to visit was treated to a smile, a cup of coffee, and, of course, cookies! Her farm and home were her little piece of heaven on Earth. The family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the staff at Winters Healthcare and Rehab for the love and care they have provided these past few years. We would also like to thank the nursing staff at North Runnels Hospital, where the level of professionalism, compassion, and care she received in her final days was heartwarming and inspiring. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Winters, Texas, followed by a meal in the church basement.

Nelda Voss

September 13, 1930 - June 19, 2024