Faye Carol Hicks

      Faye Carol Hicks, 84, of Nederland, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Faye was born on January 14, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late James Wilburn Ivy and June (Spoor) Ivy Barlow.

      Faye was a faithful Christian woman who had a heart of gold. She gave from her heart and loved helping others. Faye was passionate about writing poetry, singing and playing the piano. She enjoyed gardening and going to the beach. Fayed loved music, jewelry and was fascinated with the Native American culture and décor.

      Along with her parents Faye was also preceded in death by her Momma-Granny, Loraine Spoor; brothers, Johnny Edwards and James D. Lynch, Jr.; and grandson, Shane Shipp.

      Those left to cherish Faye’s memory include her daughters, Donna Faye Sanderson and husband Philip; Tonya Dupuy; husband, Lance LaBure; grandchildren, Heather Walters, Josh Walters, Cameron Sanderson, Ralph Dupuy, Jr., Jessica Faye Navvatil and Season Reeves; great grandchildren, Breanna Shipp, Trent Lee, Taylor Walters, Emma Walters, Ella Dupuy, Rockston Navvatil, Rowan Navvatil and Addilynn Walters.

      A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, October 16, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a Celebration of Life to begin at 11:00 a.m., at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

      Serving as pallbearers include Tonya Dupuy, Donna Faye Sanderson, Ralph Dupuy, Joshua Walters, Cameron Sanderson, Trent Lee, Taylor Walters and Bubba Woolwine. Honorary pallbearer, Philip Sanderson.