A lifelong resident of Prairieville, she passed away on Mon., Nov. 14, 2011 at the age of 69. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed taking care of others, cooking, and having family get togethers. She is survived by two daughters, Carla Vicknair Clark and husband Richard and Darla Vicknair; three step sons, that she loved and raised as if they were her own, William Daryl Ficklin and wife Suzanne, Emory Eugene Ficklin Jr. and wife Belinda, and Christopher Donovan Ficklin; two sisters, Ellen Marlene Tullier and Genevieve Lessard and husband David; six grandchildren, Emory Eugene Ficklin III and wife Maggie, William Ray Ficklin, Jessica Deshay Ficklin, Brandi Lené Ficklin, William Daryl Ficklin Jr. and wife Brittany, and Nicholas James Ficklin; eight great grandchildren, Emory IV, Sydney, Madison, William “Billy,” Alexia, Bryson, Kason, and Chloe; as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Lakewood and Stella Lee Tullier; husband, and love of her life, Emory Eugene Ficklin Sr.; first husband, John E. Vicknair; brother, Roy Joseph Tullier; granddaughter Whitney Danylle Ficklin; and niece Donna Tullier. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Tues., Nov. 15 from 5 pm until 9 pm. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Wed., Nov. 16 at 8 am until religious service at 11 am. Burial will follow in Ficklin Cemetery, Prairieville. Pallbearers will be her three sons, Emory, Daryl, and Chris Ficklin, as well as Nicholas Ficklin, Will Ficklin, Emory Ficklin III, Richard Rodrigue, Brody Tullier, and Joe Broussard. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessica Ficklin and Brandi Ficklin. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staff at Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and to Amedisys Hospice. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.
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