Varina LeBeau Nelson

Varina LeBeau Nelson, 80, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 in a local hospital.Varina, a loving mother and grandmother, was born March 20, 1924 in Denton, Texas. She held a Masters Degree in Education from the University of North Texas and taught elementary school for several years. An active resident of Weatherford for over 50 years, Varina was on the City Council for five years, served as mayor Pro Tem for two years and as Chairman for the Board of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce in 1982 being the first and only woman to serve in that position. She was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as the Citizen of the Year in 1997. Varina was also a board member of Weatherford College and was honored as their Citizen of the Year in 1977. She was active in PTA and was a devoted member of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Weatherford.Varina was preceded in death by her parents, E.P. LeBeau and Varina Stiff LeBeau; brother, Pat LeBeau; and husband, Joe T. Nelson, M.D.Surviving are her daughter, Renee Haley; and grandson, Joe Nelson Haley.Memorial Services are scheduled 1 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2005 at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Weatherford. Interment services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday in Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas. The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home, Weatherford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Pythian Home, Parker County Animal Shelter or Weatherford College Scholarship Fund.