Nancy Jo Phelps, 91 of Friona, formerly of Muleshoe passed away March 19, 2025 in Friona. Celebration of Life Graveside Services were held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the Bailey County Cemetery in Muleshoe with Jeff Procter officiating. Arrangements entrusted to HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Nancy Jo was born November 26, 1933, in Throckmorton, Texas to Robert W. (Dub) Beaty and Valene (Hibbitts) Beaty. She attended school in Throckmorton where she graduated and later went to Texas Technological College in Lubbock, where she received her LPN nursing degree.
She married Donald Monroe Phelps on March 17, 1956 in Crosbyton and they made their home in Carlsbad, New Mexico, along with Nancy’s daughter, Danielle. Later, they lived in areas around Muleshoe, including Friona, Bovina and Muleshoe. Nancy and Donald had three sons: David Garth Phelps, Robert Monroe Phelps and Donald Lansing Phelps.
Nancy had various jobs which included working for the Friona Police Department and also kept children in her home for several years. She loved reading her Bible and Christian devotional books. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Muleshoe, was a homemaker, and enjoyed doing for her family. She had many hobbies which included reading, working word puzzles, and writing letters to family and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Dub and Valene; husband Donald; 3 sons- David Garth, Robert Monroe, and Donald Lansing; and also her son-in-law James D. Smith.
Those to mourn her passing include 1 daughter- Danielle Smith of Ft. Worth; a daughter-in-law- Susan Phelps of Anthony, Kansas; 3 brothers-in-law- Kenneth Phelps & Marilyn of Largo, Florida; Samuel Phelps & Roberta of Frederick, Oklahoma; Phil Phelps & Cathy of Ft. Worth; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, along with a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. She is also survived by a special couple, Rocky and Vivian Menning of Muleshoe and their family.
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Leobardo Delgadillo Jr., 31 of Friona passed away March 24, 2025. Viewing will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Rosary Services at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Services are scheduled for 4:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Friona with Father Nicholas Gerber as Celebrant. Burial will be held in Mexico at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Leobardo or “Pelon” to family and friends was born January 10, 1994 in Lubbock to Leobardo Delgadillo Sr., and Maria Guadalupe Cervantes. He went to school at Friona High School and was a production line operator at Cargill Meat Solutions. He was a very kind person, always joking with family and friends. He loved his family, especially his son. Leobardo enjoyed music, singing, and horses. His gentle heart and personality will be missed.
Those to mourn his passings include his parents- Leobardo Sr. and Maria; his son- Geovanny Delgadillo Vazquez; 2 brothers- Eliseo and Angel Delgadillo; all of La Escalera, Durango, Mexico; and various uncles, aunts, and cousins in the U.S. and Mexico.
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