Sandra Fay LeLeux, 80, of Starks, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born to her late parents, Russell and Delphine Merrell on September 28, 1945 in Nederland, Texas. She was the church Secretary for St. Joseph Catholic Church where she faithfully served. In addition, Sandra was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She loved her family, especially spending quality time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Alvin "Mannie" LeLeux, Sr.; children, Alvin "Little Mannie" LeLeux, Jr, Gilbert "Gil" LeLeux, Debbie Welch, all of Starks, Louisiana, and Dawn LeLeux of Singer, Louisiana; one sister, Shirley Immel; fourteen grandchildren; along with thirty one great grandchildren.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Dani Pierce; grandson, Kent Welch; great grandson, Elijah Pierce; her brothers, Russell Merrell, Jr. and Harvey Merrell, Sr.; along with her sister, Jettie Lou Whisenant.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 am, with Father Carlos Garcia officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home in Vinton, Louisiana on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 6:00 pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Tuesday at 8:30 am until the procession to the church. Burial will be at the VFW Memorial Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana.
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