Nell Kathryn Dyer Capriotti passed away on Friday, April 10th, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Born March 3rd,1934 to Frances Bell Pruett and William Pruett. She was the descendent of prominent Colonial families and early Texas Settlers of the Austin Colonists in Richmond, TX.

Her childhood was spent in Richmond where she practiced piano lessons, taught a Sunday School class at Calvary Episcopal and as a popular student received many awards. In 1952, she was chosen as the Senior Queen of the Mayfest Celebration in Brenham, TX.

She graduated from the University of Texas with a Degree in English and Music, obtained a degree in Library Science from Brown University, and later received a degree in Accounting from the University of Houston. She was the Founding Partner of the accounting firm Stinson and Levitt, LP. She served on the board of Businesses and charities including Preferred Bank and the Houston Chapter Institute of the CPA's, of which she was a Past President.

She is survived by her sister Inel Dyer Klein, her nieces Kathryn Klein Grant and Frances Klein Austin; her nephews Harold F. Klein III and wife Kelly and Christopher Dyer Klein and wife Laura; and cousins Mary Patton De Margo and Darolyn Patton Shaw. She was preceded in death by grandparents Nell Meserve Bell and Frank Pleasants Bell; her mother and stepfather Frances Bell Dyer and Carl I. Dyer; her brother Frank Merrill Dyer; and her husband John Capriotti.

She will also be remembered as an accomplished pianist and an expert gardener. She loved her animals dearly, loved to dance, and had many close friends.

The family would like to thank Don Switzer and Sally Burns for their longtime friendship, and Frankie, Deborah, and Linda and all of the nurses for their dedicated support during Nell's care.

No public service can be planned at this time. For those wishing to honor her memory, contributions can be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, Amazing Place Center on Drexel, Christ Church Cathedral, or a Charity of one's choice.

Condolence messages for the family may be written at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.