Rita Faye Mathis Nelson departed this earthly life on May 27, 2024. She was born to Ben and Willie Mathis 9/24/ 1930 in Post, TX. She graduated from Post High school and married Elwood Nelson in 1947. She worked in several capacities at the First National Bank of Post for almost 50 years. After retirement she volunteered at the University Medical Center gift shop for more than 20 years and was also heavily involved in the First Baptist Church. Rita touched the lives of countless people in her various roles. She was an avid traveler, visiting many countries and areas of the United States. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years Elwood Nelson, second husband Alton Clary, brother Bennie Mathis, and sisters Cleada Brown, Jewell Jones, Helen Jones and Doris Riddle. Rita is survived by daughter, Dr. Patti & Dennis May of Lubbock, son, Ricky Nelson of Clovis NM, granddaughters Katrina & Clint Foster of Lubbock and Jennifer Nelson of San Antonio, great-grandsons Corbin and Connor Foster of Lubbock, and great-granddaughter Ellie Arrendondo of San Antonio. Surviving nephews and nieces include: Janice McWilliams, Robert Brown, Kenny Riddle, Donna Rongholt, Delores Redman, Jan Widdick, Sue Meek, Joan Gross, Joy McMillan, Melinda Morgan, Danny Nelson, Brenda Hooper, Kenny LeMond, Ronnie LeMond, Dewayne Martin and Miriam Martin. Visitation will be held on 29 May at Hudman Funeral Home in Post from 5-7pm and a service to honor her life will be held on 30 May 2024 at 10AM at the First Baptist Church of Post followed by interment at Terrace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Baptist Church or Animal Refuge Center of Post are suggested.