Nelda is survived by her husband, Phillip L. Cammarata of Spring, TX; children, Teresa Millard and spouse George Millard, III of Nacogdoches, TX and Dominic Cammarata and wife Vanessa Cammarata of Foley, AL; and her five grandchildren; Taylor, Tim Jr, Nina, Alissa, Phillip; six step-grandchildren Elizabeth, Curtis, Maia, Jean-Pierre, Joslyn, Joshua and four step-great-grandchildren, Isabella, Elliot, Leonila, and Zander. She was preceded in death by her brothers.
Nelda was born on September 16, 1935 in Longview, TX to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Nolen along with her brothers Johnny, Duane, and Earl, Jr.. Nelda graduated from Hallsville High School in 1953, then attended East Texas Baptist University and graduating in 1956 with a degree in Accounting and Math. Nelda moved to Houston, TX to pursue a career in teaching. She married Phillip L. Cammarata on June 4, 1960, at a small ceremony in Houston, TX and the pair moved to Spring, TX, where they opened The Falls Restaurant. Over the years, the couple welcomed two children into their home and Nelda set about teaching them the compassion, hard work, and skills that would forge their eventual careers. Her surviving children remember her as a faithful and compassionate Christian woman and a patient mother who encouraged them to pursue their dreams.
In addition to her career where she influenced many students, Nelda was a dedicated member of St. Edward Catholic Church, The Lady of Sacred Heart, Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2065, and The Blue Army. Nelda was an active participant in Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) team 4. She was a Eucharistic minister who ministered to those who could not make it to Mass. She was an accomplished seamstress who made many items for her children and grandchildren with love. She was a hard-working individual who loved the performing arts where she had season tickets to Theater Under the Stars with family and her best friend, Lois.
Nelda passed away peacefully after spending 11 days in a coma following complications from an illness. She will be remembered as an engaging teacher, faithful Catholic, and a compassionate figure in the church.
