Nellie Sue "Ninny" Radford, 81, passed away at home surrounded by family, on April 26, 2024 in Irving, Texas.
She was born February 4, 1943 in Orange, Texas to Woodrow and Lovenner Watson. She made a career at Rockwell Collins, in Richardson, Texas, retiring after 42 years.
Ninny was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted friend. She has been described by family and friends "you are one in a million", "you appreciate the good and simple things of life, which others take for granted", "found her joy in life by doing for others", "one of the most giving people that I have ever known" " her sunny disposition has made many a dreary day a little brighter", "her heart of gold touched me and will always be a part of me", "the best friend anyone could ever have", "jack of all trades and can fix anything".
Survived by: her children Tanya Vogt and husband Dennis, Dorinda Gibson, Joshua Radford and wife Tina; as well as 1 sibling Lynese Anderson; Grandchildren; Jeffrey Jarrett, CJ Gibson, Jordan Jarrett, Kris Wetzel and wife Angela, Tyler Weiss and Dylan Vogt; Great Grandchild Sylas Wetzel.
Preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Lovenner Watson, and 4 siblings: Edwin Watson, Onzalee Webb, Billie Cochran, Tommy Watson and ex-husband Charles Radford.
Visitation will be held Monday April 29, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 pm;
Colonial Funeral Home of Irving
606 W Airport Freeway (Highway 183)
Irving, TX 75062
P:972-579-1313
www.irvingfuneral.com
Funeral will be held Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm;
Colonial Funeral Home of Irving
606 W Airport Freeway (Highway 183)
Irving, TX 75062
P:972-579-1313
www.irvingfuneral.com
Service will be performed by Jason Kearney.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
1413 E Irving Blvd, Irving Texas 75060
Pallbearers- Dylan Vogt, Jeffrey Jarrett, Jordan Jarrett, Johnny Jarrett, Kris Wetzel, Trent Sweeney.
SERVICES
Visitation
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Colonial Funeral Home
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
2:00 PM
Colonial Funeral Home of Irving Chapel
606 W. Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Graveside Service
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
1413 E. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75060
