Mary E. Nudd

Mary Elizabeth Nudd, 73, of Lufkin, was born February 12, 1937 in Daisetta, Texas, the daughter of the late Elma (Honeycutt) and Joseph Fregia. She passed away Friday, July 30, 2010 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Nudd was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She served for 20 years in the civil service. She enjoyed collecting pictures, china, and antiques. Mrs. Nudd also enjoyed gardening, cooking and attending the Word of Life Church.

Survivors include her husband, Elmer L. Nudd; daughter, Peggy Wright; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Laura Starke, son, Michael Starke; daughters, Dianne Dorn and Debbie Berry; stepsons, Barry, Kevin and Rodney Nudd; brothers, Travis Fregia, Richard Fregia and Charles Fregia; sisters, Judy Honeycutt and Joan Honeycutt; grandchildren, Dwayne Wright, John Wright, Clinton Starke, Nathan Starke, Angel Starke, Amy Starke, Donald Starke Jr, Michael Starke Jr., Trisha Nudd, Terrance Nudd Jr., David Nudd, Michael B. Smith, Ryan Smith, Brittney Berry and Tyler Berry; 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Nudd was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Starke; brothers, Rudolph Fregia, Douglas Fregia, Randolph Fregia, John Paul Fregia, Rowland Fregia, Jerry Honeycutt and Robert Lee Fregia; and sister, Edwin Able.

Pallbearers will be Dwayne Wright, John Wright, Michael Starke Jr., Matthew Starke; David Nudd, Donald Starke Jr., and Tyler Berry.

Honorary pallbearers will be Terrance Nudd, Kevin Nudd, Rodney Nudd and Barry Nudd.

Services for Mrs. Nudd will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2010 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jess Slider officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com.

Gipson Funeral Home; directors