Virginia Nell West, 81, of Matagorda, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2011 in Bay City. She was born February 16, 1929 in Brownwood, TX to the late Camel and Vera Wells Brantley. She worked many years as a Telephone Operator and a PBX Operator, was a long time resident of Matagorda, and was a member of Community Baptist Church of Matagorda.

She is survived by her husband: Mardell Dewey West of Matagorda; by her nieces: Connie (Dennis) Krause of Marble Falls, Debra (Rafferty) Glidden of Marble Falls, Wilma Jean Fry of Marble Falls, Rhonda (Kennon) Whaley of Auburn, AL, Mary Kathryn (Roger) Pulley of League City, and Wynell (Don) Gonzenbach of Austin; by her nephews: Randy (Sandy) Fry of Marble Falls, Charles Ray (Peggy) King of Navasota, Thomas West of Slidell, LA and Darrell West of Austin; by her sister: Gloria (Willford) Fry of Marble Falls; by her Brother-in-law: Ronald (Margaret) West of Auburn, AL; and by numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Community Baptist Church of Matagorda with Bro. Mitch Sauls and Bro. Luther Carroll officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda. Pallbearers will be Charles Hargroves, Thomas West, Charles Ray King, Darrell West, Karl Grimes and Roger Pulley.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.