Nelda Fern Maynard
May 16, 1954 ~ April 9, 2026
Born in: Slaton, Texas
Resided in: Daingerfield, Texas
Nelda Fern Maynard
Nelda Fern Maynard, of Daingerfield, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on May 16, 1954, in Slaton, Texas, to Victor Hatley Kuykendoll and Mattie Edith Kuykendoll.
Nelda was a proud and honorable military veteran, having served in the United States Army as a food inspector. Following her service, she continued her education at South Plains College, where she earned her associate’s degree in accounting. She later worked as an accountant with Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma Bus Lines for many years.
Above all else, Nelda was a devoted mother who deeply loved her six children. Her family was the center of her life, and she took great pride in watching them grow and build their own lives. She was also a gifted singer and a faithful, long-time member of the Daingerfield Church of Christ.
Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, Victor Hatley Kuykendoll and Mattie Edith Kuykendoll; and her siblings Dorothy Braddock, Linda Cato, Jerry Kuykendoll, and Johnny Kuykendoll.
She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Richard Maynard; her children Brian Maynard, Kevin Maynard, Aaron Shawn Fagin and wife Laura, Jason Fagin, Lonnie Fagin, and Michael Fagin and wife Kelly; and her grandchildren Nick Fagin, Nora Ann Fagin, Levi Weckar, and Emily King, and husband Lawson. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Nelda’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on April 14 at the Daingerfield Church of Christ, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Horn Family Funeral Home.
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Visitation: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Daingerfield Church of Christ
818 West W M Watson Boulevard
Daingerfield, TX 75638
Celebration of Life: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 2:00 pm
Daingerfield Church of Christ
818 West W M Watson Boulevard
Daingerfield, TX 75638
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Nelda was one of my dearest childhood friends. We made so many wonderful memories in our jr. High and high school years in Post. To know Nelda was to love her. She will be missed dearly but has left behind so many people who loved her and she loved back. My life was blessed by having her in it. Love you Nellie❤️🙏🏻