Funeral services for Nelda Caldwell Channell, 86, of West Monroe, will be held Wednesday, August 8th, 2007, at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernice Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born May 24th, 1921, in Bernice, LA, Mrs. Channell was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Monroe. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, she was a retired elementary school teacher with the Ouachita Parish School System. Mrs. Channell passed away in Monroe on August 4th, 2007. Survivors include two sons, David Channell and Duane Channell and wife, Carolyn; a daughter, Diana Chenevert and husband, David; and 4 grandchildren. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.