Nelda June (Read) Bump, a resident of Celina, Texas, passed away March 15, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born on September 18, 1945, to her loving parents, Tilden Earl Read and Fannie Mae (Vipperman) Read, in Corsicana, Texas. Nelda graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas in the Class of 1964. She continued her post-secondary studies at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas. Several years later, Nelda found love and happiness in her soul mate, William “Billy” Edward Bump, and they were married on July 3, 1990, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Nelda could pick a LARGE book and read it in one day. She loved to read, knit, country & western dance and play train dominoes with the family. Her last two jobs were in Christian based day cares, where she LOVED LOVED her babies. She would sing Jesus Loves me to the babies while doing sign language.
Nelda is survived by her beloved husband, William “Billy” Edward Bump, of Celina Texas; sons, Paul Elkins, of Waco, Texas, Jeffrey Bump (Lisa), of Prosper, Texas, and Josh Bump (Tiffany), of Aubrey, Texas; brother, Harold “Pee Wee” Read of Alba, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and friends, who will forever cherish her memory.
Nelda was preceded in death by her parents Tilden and Fannie Read, and many loving siblings.
The Family would like to thank Dr. Jose Rivas and staff for their kind compassionate loving care over the many years. Family would also like to thank Texas Health Hospital, Frisco staff and Anchor of Hope Hospice for their kindness and care.