Nelta was born February 9, 1958, in Milot, Cap ‘Haitian to Justin Gilles and Norginia Toussaint however she migrated to the United States of America in the early 70’s where she remained.

Nelta is survived by 6 children: Bertha Jean Baptiste-Etesse (Jean Gardy Etesse) , Mimerose Clervil (Enock), Carolyn Pierre, Carlo Pierre, Enel Asseille and James Gilles.  Eleven grandchildren: Ritshcardo, Richard, Begine and Joshua Augustin:  Quincy and Caleb Azor;  Shymari and Shyheim Williams; James Jr., Juels, and Jream Gilles; 3 great grandchildren: Reniyah and Aria Augustin; Shiloh Williams.