Willa Jean Tow, 93, a resident of Friendswood, Texas, very peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday February 17th 2024 with her family was by her side.  She was born in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico on October 1, 1930 to Donald and Edith Nelson.

Willa Jean was married to Cecil Eugene Tow on September 10, 1947 and their fairytale journey began as they traveled all over New Mexico.  She was a very devoted wife and mother to her husband and their daughter; Katherine Anne Tow.  Willa Jean was well known for New Mexico style cooking, her red chili, and large meals that would serve an army with only 4 were in attendance.  She loved gardening, canning foods, crafts, the rodeo, birds, fishing, camping, and family gatherings with the grandchildren, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was active in the Mimbres and Silver City, New Mexico communities, Eastern Star, volunteering at the local co-op and in the church.   She was blessed to have been able to relocate to Friendswood Texas after her late husband’s and daughter’s passing to be close to her grandchildren and great grandchild for the past 12 years. 

She is survived by her grandchildren Heather Marie Goetz and her soon to be husband Michael Tharp of Tyrone GA, William Eugene Wimmer (BG) and her great grandchild Ethan Wimmer as well as his mother Shogpei Benally of Friendswood Texas and numerous cousins and nieces.  She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Edith Nelson, her loving and ever faithful husband Cecil Eugene Tow and her daughter Katherine Anne Wimmer. 

Graveside services will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on March 1, 2024 at 11am where Willa Jean will finally rejoin her late husband, daughter and mother.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapelcom .