Phyllis Bernice Racca, 61, of Lake Charles, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was born to her late parents, Alvin and Velma Arabie on June 10, 1957 in Lake Charles. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, taking care of others before herself. She loved her dogs, Lady Bug and Gizmo very much.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Kurt Racca; four daughters, Brandy Nicholson and husband Joshua of Natalia, TX, Staci Miller and husband David Yantis of Lake Charles, Jessica Myers and husband Cory of Iowa, Ashley Duplechian and husband Phillip of Lake Charles; one sister, Kay Landry and Alfred of Lake Charles; twelve grandchildren, Patrick Miller, Ethan Myers, Sarah Nicholson, Victoria Miller, Alex Myers, Rachel Nicholson, Conrad Duplechian, Hannah Nicholson, Levi Duplechian, Elijah Nicholson, and Lorne Myers.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Rebecca Fischer; and her grandson, James Nicholson.
A Celebration of Phyllis's life will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00pm with Pastor Nathan Nazworth officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm until the time of the service. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.