Joyce Bourdon Shelton

Joyce Bourdon Shelton 1938-2026

 

Elizabeth Joyce Bourdon Shelton was born April 14, 1938, in Houston, Texas and passed away on September 18,2026 in Tampa, Florida. She was proceeded in death by her husband Jack Shelton.

She leaves behind daughter Emily Shelton Fletty, her husband, Dean Fletty and their children James, Justin and Haley. She also leaves behind her son Thomas Shelton and his children Nathan and Samantha Shelton and Samantha's daughter, Emma.

A celebration of life will be held for her on October 24th, 2026 at her Granny's Bay house in Kemah, Texas. If you knew Joyce, you know this was her favorite place in the world.

She loved the water and the serenity to be found at the Bay house but most of all she loved the family.

She was raised as the youngest of three in Houston, Texas and attended Lamar High School and then the University of Texas, Austin. She graduated and became a middle school English teacher and met Jack, who was earning his PhD from Rice University. They married in 1963.

They were transferred to Tulsa, OK and Joyce went back to school to study Fine Art at the University of Tulsa where she received a BFA.

She spent the rest of her life making art. She explored several mediums and had her work shown in numerous shows and galleries, including regularly appearing in the American Art Collector.

She was a huge presence in her children's and grandchildren's lives.

She made so many wonderful friends through her art and through her generosity of spirit. She always had a smile and a kind word for anyone she came across. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

 

Katie Eckstrom Haines 1937-2026

Katie Eckstrom Haines

December 4, 1937 -

July 28, 2026 

 

Catherine Madelle Eckstrom Haines died peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born December 4th, 1937, in Houston, Texas, she was the pride and joy of her entire family. After her parents, Charles Malcom Eckstrom and Madge Adelle Murphy Eckstrom, lost their beloved daughter, Madge at age 17, Madelle, as she was called by her family, was born and brought back joy and love to the family, as only a new baby can.

She grew to be a beautiful young woman, known by then as Katie, with many friends and admirers. While a senior at Lamar High School in Houston, one of Katie's friends called to ask a favor. Her cousin, a student at Texas A&M, was coming to town with a friend for a party at the Poolside Motel, and the friend needed a last-minute date. Katie agreed, though the poor young man would spend most of the evening by himself.

Meanwhile, in College Station, Texas A&M juniors Charlie Haines and his friend Jack Dreyfus were delayed by Corps punishment that evening. When they were finally free, they decided to drive to Houston for a party, even though neither had been able to find dates.

It was there that Katie met Charlie.

They had fun talking and dancing the night away. Two weeks later, they had their first date for her graduation, going to all the parties and having a wonderful time. The rest, as they say, is history! They would have celebrated their 69th anniversary on July 24th this year.

Katie was a real people person who would talk to anyone about anything. Like her mother, she could sew beautifully. She was a wonderful cook, but admittedly not always so wonderful at baking.

She loved sailing with Charlie and together they explored the Caribbean and the East Coast, creating memories and lifelong friendships along the way. She was a huge Aggie football fan, and loved Christmas. Katie could embellish a joke or story like the most accomplished wordsmith.

Most of all, she loved her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie; her parents, Madge Adelle Eckstrom and Charles Malcom Eckstrom; her brother, Charles Eckstrom and his wife, Melba Eckstrom.

Katie is survived by her daughter, Vicki Haines of Friendswood, Texas; granddaughter Catherine Zercher and her husband, Rusty, of Melissa, Texas, great-grandchildren, Jackson and Charles; and grandson Adam Kilgore of Houston, Texas.

She is also survived by her son, Kyle Haines and his wife, Vickie, of Santa Fe, Texas; grandchildren Doug Haines and his wife, Hillary, great-grandchildren, Callia and Medsger; Lindsay Morris and her husband, Kris, and great-grandchildren, Lainey, Tatiana, Milo, and Huxley.

In accordance with Katie's wishes, no services will be held. If you wish, donations can be made in Katie's honor to her favorite charity, Meals on Wheels, Galveston.

Galveston Island Meals on Wheels
2803 53rd Street
Galveston, TX 77551
https://mealsonwheelsgalveston.org/donate

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Marilyn Flaitz Andrews 1937-2026

 

  

Marilyn Flaitz Andrews December 18, 1937 - May 31, 2026
 

Marilyn Flaitz Andrews, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished lifelong member of the Houston community, passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2026. She was 88 years old. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 18, 1937, to John Means ("Jack") and Mabel Hickman Flaitz, Marilyn was known for her grace, warmth, and unwavering kindness.
Marilyn grew up in Houston, where she enjoyed an idyllic childhood that shaped her love for her hometown. At St. John's School, she formed close, lifelong friendships that reflected her loyalty and warmth. She graduated from M. B. Lamar High School in 1956, where she was honored as a Sweetheart in the school yearbook. She continued her education at Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin, where she found lifelong sisterhood as a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, before completing her degree at H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College in New Orleans. After graduation, Marilyn taught school in New Orleans for two years, an experience that reflected her nurturing spirit and commitment to others.
Back in Houston, Marilyn embraced motherhood in Houston with wholehearted devotion, becoming the steady heart of her home. She was a faithful homeroom mother and tireless chauffeur to lessons and activities for Edmund, Katherine, and Martha, while encouraging their creativity and giving them the freedom to explore. Family meals at home were a cherished priority, and she took equal delight in entertaining the many friends of both her children and her own.
In 1992, Marilyn married the love of her later life, Bolivar Andrews, and together they built a partnership of remarkable warmth and devotion. Bolivar stood by her side with unwavering loyalty and tenderness, especially during the final years of her life, and his love was among the greatest gifts and comforts she knew.
A devoted participant in the civic and social life of her beloved Houston, Marilyn gave generously of her time and talents to the Junior League of Houston, the Houston Country Club, the River Oaks Country Club, Bolero, and Allegro. She was also a cherished member of Linville Golf Club, and among the greatest pleasures in her later years were the summers she and Bolivar spent together in Linville, North Carolina.
It was through her passion for floral design, however, that Marilyn found one of her truest callings. She joined the River Oaks Garden Club in 1977 and remained a devoted member for nearly fifty years - just one year short of that golden milestone at the time of her passing. Through the River Oaks Garden Club and the Garden Club of America, she channeled her love of beauty and her artistic eye into a pursuit she embraced with skill and joy. She competed in flower arrangement competitions for many decades, earning numerous blue ribbons at flower shows. In 2004, she was honored with the prestigious GCA Harriet DeWaele Puckett Creativity Award, and in 2014, she received the River Oaks Garden Club Floral Design Achievement Award. She also served as a Garden Club of America Floral Design Judge, a role that reflected the respect her peers held for her knowledge and discernment. Her garden, too, was a source of happiness and pride, and her home and garden were featured on the Houston Azalea Trail. Above all, time with her grandchildren brought her the purest delight.
Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Bolivar Andrews; her three children and their spouses: Edmund and Ellecia Knolle, Katherine and Davis Thames, and Martha and John Charles "JC" Melcher IV; her stepdaughter, Jeannette Dickinson Andrews; her sister, Jane Flaitz DeYoung; her half-brother, George Flaitz; her seven grandchildren, Mary Margaret Knolle, Kathryn Knolle, Marie Knolle, Guy Knolle, Davis Thames, Caroline Thames, and William Thames; and her five step-grandchildren, Andrew Stewart, Dillon Stewart, Shelby Stewart, Mary Catherine Stewart, and Juliette Stewart. All of whom were a source of immeasurable pride and delight to her. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jack and Mable Flaitz, and by her stepchildren, Bolivar Andrews III and Mary Andrews.
Marilyn lived her life with elegance and intention, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, beauty, and faithful friendship.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Marilyn's memory are encouraged to make a donation to the River Oaks Garden Club in Houston, Texas.

Services
Family visitation will be held at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 7, 2026.

 

Marty Dean Campbell 1938-2026

Martha (Marty) Dean Campbell

1938-2026

   

Martha Louise Dean Campbell ("Marty"), beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and proud Texan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and lifelong friends.

Born November 5, 1938, at Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas, Marty spent most of her life in the city she loved deeply. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1956 and remained fiercely proud of her Texas heritage throughout her life.

Marty attended Texas Tech University before marrying her first husband, Lieutenant Thomas Edward Lasater of the United States Air Force, in 1957. Following his tragic death in a plane crash in 1959, she returned to Houston and completed her degree in English at the University of Houston.

In 1961, she married William J. "Bill" Campbell, and together they raised their two children, Carter W. Campbell and Dr. Cory M. Campbell, in Houston's Memorial area. Later in life, she informally adopted her daughter-in-law, Theresa Campbell.

Marty was especially devoted to her grandchildren, Eoin Campbell and Harper Cardenas, who brought her tremendous joy throughout her life. She was their "Momo."

Marty delighted in language, literature, spirited conversation, and games of wit. She possessed an exceptional vocabulary and a lifelong love of learning. She was an avid student of Civil War history, proud of her family lineage, and deeply appreciative of the arts, theater, symphonies, travel, and bridge.

Following her divorce, Marty worked for many years at Smith Barney, now Morgan Stanley, where she became a Certified Financial Analyst and formed many enduring friendships with colleagues she valued greatly.

Known for her intelligence, humor, resilience, and fierce independence, Marty cultivated friendships that lasted a lifetime. She remained close with many dear friends from childhood and high school, including Ellen Cartwright May, Susie Kunkel Hanson, Sheila Scott, and Janice Fleming Roberts. She has had lifelong friendships from other chapters in her life, including with LeeAnn Hudson, Betsy Lake, Sydney Eichenrohdt, Carol Helms and Gail Marquette.

Though she endured significant illnesses and injuries in recent years, Marty faced each challenge with remarkable determination, optimism, and strength.

Marty is survived by her children, Carter W. Campbell and Dr. Cory M. Campbell; daughter-in-law Theresa Campbell; grandchildren, Eoin Campbell and Harper Cardenas; sister-in-law Florene Dean; niece Robin Nunley (Ron); nephews Gary Dean and Charles Campbell; great-nieces Caylee Campbell and Vanessa Nunley; great-nephews Christopher Campbell, Bryce, Connor, and Hayden Dean, and Grant Nunley; cousins Charles Roberts (Beverly), Esther Gebhardt (Larry), Steven Roberts (Linda Mundwiller), Kenneth Roberts, Douglas Roberts, Todd Roberts (Cyndi), Michael Roberts (Alison), Mary Beth Weatherford, Matthew Skinner (Melissa), and Robert Skinner; and many treasured lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Dale "Peg" Clarke; stepfather William Hungate ("Unkie"); brother Bill "Bubba" Dean; great-aunt Mary "Tink" Roberts; cousins Ronnie Roberts and Connie Colley; nephew Clay Campbell; niece Claire Campbell; longtime friends Janice Roberts, Sidney Eichenrodt, and Vera Jean Cromwell; and husbands Thomas Lasater and William J. Campbell.

As her cousin Esther said so beautifully, "She has left a huge hole in the hearts of all who knew her."

A memorial service will be held at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Rd, Houston, on Saturday June 6th, at 11 am.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 31, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Daughter Teresa Campbell

Nancy Iselt 1938-2025

 

 

Nancy Iselt Van Eaton Broussard Prince

November 4, 1938 –

June 26, 2025

 

Nancy Van Eaton Broussard Prince, age 86, passed away on June 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Lafayette.

Entombment will be in the St. John Cemetery Mausoleum.

Nancy is survived by her devoted husband, James “Jim” Prince, and her children and their spouses: David Van Eaton (Karen) of Fort Worth, TX; Diane Dorsa of Brentwood, TN; Cheryl Mooney (Rob) of Princeton, NJ; Craig Van Eaton (Kerri) of Wellington, FL; and Mark Van Eaton (Christi) of Lafayette, LA. She also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, whose lives span across seven states.

She was predeceased by her parents, Erwin and Ursula Iselt, her husband, Arthur Broussard, a local banking executive, and one grandson, Adam Van Eaton.

Nancy was born in Houston, TX on November 4, 1938, and became a trailblazer in Lafayette’s real estate industry and a beloved presence in its philanthropic community for decades. She moved to Lafayette in the 1960s, and her remarkable professional journey began when her father offered to pay for her real estate license.

She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a broker and launching her own firm. Early on, she hired her best friend, Gail Romero, as one of her first agents. Encouraging Gail to pursue her own broker’s license, the two single mothers soon joined forces to create Van Eaton & Romero Realtors.

Their leadership and vision transformed the Acadiana real estate market. In the mid-1990s, Nancy and Gail were nationally recognized as two of the most powerful women in real estate by Real Estate Marketing & Relocation Magazine. Nancy was among the first women to found her own real estate firm and serve on the local Board of Realtors, helping pave the way for women in what had been a male-dominated industry.

Founded in 1977, Van Eaton & Romero quickly gained momentum. With a focus on marketing, public relations, technology, and training, the firm grew into the top real estate company in the region. By the late 1990s, it was consistently ranked among the top 500 real estate companies in the U.S. by RealTrends Magazine, with over 300 agents and staff across five offices. In 2012, the firm merged with Latter & Blum Inc., and in 2017, it acquired Coldwell Banker-Pelican.

Philanthropy was central to Nancy and her giving reflected a deep commitment to education, the arts, the world around us, and the well-being of children. She supported and volunteered for the United Way and Scenic America. At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, she supported numerous initiatives, including the Alumni Association, Friends of the Humanities, Friends of Music, Athletics, the College of the Arts, and the B.I. Moody III College of Business Sales Training Lab. One of her proudest achievements was the creation of a professorship chair in real estate through the UL Foundation.

Nancy’s generosity also reached dozens of community organizations, including the Lafayette Ballet Theater, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, Children’s Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette Science Museum, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Performing Arts Society of Acadiana, Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, Lafayette Education Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Acadiana, among many others.

In recognition of her visionary generosity, Nancy, Gail, and their business partner William “Bill” Bacqué received the Community Foundation of Acadiana’s Corporate Philanthropy Award in 2015, and in 2016, Nancy and Gail were honored at the UL Alumni Association Spring Gala.

Nancy was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and was a devoted friend and supporter of Fr. Joseph Brennan, now deceased. Nancy was a long-term parishioner of St. Mary Mother of the Church of Lafayette. She found great comfort in her faith, and it remained a guiding force throughout her life.

Later in life, Nancy and Jim married while both were preparing for retirement. They found shared joy in travel and a life enriched by time spent near the beach and lake. In retirement, Nancy cherished nothing more than being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A tradition close to her heart was taking each grandchild on a special trip of their choice after their high school graduation - a gift of love and adventure they will always treasure.

Nancy’s life was marked by determination, grace, and generosity. She was a beloved mother, mentor, role model, leader and friend.  Her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift the community she helped shape.

 

 

ALICE WRIGHT STROUD

 

 

 

ALICE WRIGHT STROUD

 March 15, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALICE WRIGHT STROUD, deceased in Dallas, TX March 15, 2026.  Information from Bertee King Ford and Barbara Bayer Singleton.  Alice’s daughter, Susan Edwards, wrote to Barbara Bayer Singleton and said there will be no obituary, and they are having a memorial service here in Dallas in June 2026.  Alice lived at Tradition in Dallas along with her husband.  He passed way several years ago.

MARYBETH BRAND. 1938-2021

 

 

 

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MARYBETH BRAND.NOVEMBER 1938 – JANUARY 2021.  (FastPeopleSearch).  . No Obituary was found.  BELLAIRE ‘56