Nancy Elizabeth Felice

Nancy Elizabeth Felice, 98, of Choudrant, Louisiana, passed away on March 6, 2026. Affectionately known as Babe, Elizabeth, Liz, and Mammaw, she was a devoted matriarch whose life centered on family, faith, and quiet joys. Born on December 8, 1927, at home in Calhoun, Louisiana, to Connie and Ida Ruth Walters, she was the fifth of eight siblings. A graduate of Calhoun High School, she spent her early years in the community that would remain close to her heart throughout her long life.

Elizabeth found happiness in both everyday routines and grand adventures. She enjoyed riding her lawnmower in the sunshine and traveling the world with her husbands and her sister Annette, her closest friend. An accomplished artist, she created beautiful watercolor and acrylic paintings, often capturing scenes of nature visible from her own window. A portrait she painted of her mother remained a treasured family heirloom. A longtime member of Beulah Community Church, she served as pianist, treasurer, and holiday basket organizer, guiding her family through her deep faith.

Later in life, she embraced golf with enthusiasm, playing at Pine Hills and Calvert Crossing as a member of the Ladies Golf Associations until 2020. Known as Liz on the course, she shared many sunny days with friends and family. Above all, nothing brought her greater fulfillment than time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James B. Smith; second husband, Frank Felice; grandson James Gregory Smith; brothers Leander, Gilbert, Layton, Hilton, and Ray; sister Mittie; and daughter-in-law Sandra Smith. She is survived by her sister Annette Coker; sons Gary (Glenda), Randy (Lisa Clair), Charles (Linda), and Steven; step-daughter Linda Foto (Gary); 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.