Jeanette received a bachelor’s degree in art at the University of Texas in 1951 and a master’s degree later. She was a very creative artist in the community.
She married Carl Chelf who was an amazing collector of antiques, land, and buildings. Together they operated the old 1898 store in Buda, Texas.
She is survived by her twin sister Jean Welty Hestand. Although she had no children of her own, she was loved by the children and families of Jean and Don Hestand and May and Ray Raehn, and a host of other loving family and friends. Her loving friends Stephanie Hilton, Don Franke, Steve Ogden, and Pat Larson were very special to her.
A viewing will be held on Friday July 2, 2021 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home at 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. The Graveside Service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery at 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, Texas.
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