Maudie Ann Wells went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2009, joining her husband James Nelson, the love of her life, and her son Michael, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her large and loving family, daughter Pamela Pierce and husband Jesse Pierce of Houston, Texas; daughter Rebecca Hudson and fiancé Terry Steiver of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter Jame Fowler and husband Eric Fowler of Austin, Texas; grandchildren Shannon Bowers and husband Dr. Daniel Bowers of Dallas, Texas; Juston Hudson and wife Dena Hudson of New Braunfels, Texas; Amber Sadler and husband Brandon Sadler of New Braunfels, Texas; Lace Puryear of Austin, Texas; and Houston Puryear of New York, New York; and great grandchildren Jordan, Avery, Ethan, Caleb, Wyatt, and Connor; and she was a very special “Mimi” to Sylvester and Johnny Pena of Houston. She is also survived by her sister Bobbie Parrish and brother Charles Mauldin, both of Arkansas.

Born December 25, 1926 in Arkansas, she lived most of her life in San Angelo and Buda, Texas before moving to Houston. Her last years were spent surrounded by her dear friends at the Terrace. She devoted the last years of her life to constant prayer for her family and friends, and studying the Bible.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

Services were held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009 at Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home, 1734 West Alabama, Houston, Texas. On line tributes may be posted at www.bradshawcarter.com.

A graveside service was held at Varga Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.