Nellie Chung

Our dearest Nellie Leeana Chung, of Paul Island, Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies, went to be with the Lord at age 81 on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:11 AM in her home, surrounded by her family. Nellie was born to Charles H.S. Tingling and Urcella (Bell) Tingling.

She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her siblings: Ayrton Wesley/Eddie, Sybil, Hubert, Madge, Stainton/Sonny. Nellie is survived by Steve Chung, her loving husband of 55 years; children Lisa McIntyre (Scott), Darren Chung (Kylene), Nadia Cheek (Mark), Craig Chung (Roxy); grandchildren Reece, Tanner, Sarah, Luke, Chloe, Noah; siblings John, Tommy, Glenn/Ted, Mavis/P, Lorna; numerous relatives, friends; and the family dogs Lily & Daisy.

Nellie was a beautiful, smart, caring, courageous, faithful woman of God. She was a fighter of whatever illness came her way and some described her personality as “spicy.” Her love for her family was like no other. One of her greatest joys was cheering on her children & grandchildren in all of their successes. She was “Head Girl” at Manning’s School from 1958-1960, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Botany & Chemistry, plus a Master’s in Chemistry from the University of the West Indies. She worked as a Medical/Hospital Laboratory Technologist until age 67.

Our sweet Nellie also loved sports, UT Longhorns, Jamaican food, chocolate, salads, ice cream, “dancing” (especially to Bob Marley), movies, Scrabble, dominoes, Christmas music, old hymns, studying the Bible; watching for deer, planes, & birds, i.e. cardinals.

Our darling Nellie will be dearly missed, but her legacy will live on through her family & all whom she has touched. We would like to thank her healthcare teams over the years, especially the nurses at Guiding Light Hospice & Dr. Beeram at Texas Oncology.

Visitation with a viewing will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel with family and friends sharing between 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Celebration of Life without viewing will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Bulverde Methodist Church. Light lunch provided at the church, after the ceremony. Reception at the Chung/Cheek home to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please dedicate a donation to https://colorectalcancer.org/ in loving memory of Nellie.

Celebration of Life livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/xne-JBxWW8w?feature=share