FAYE MARIE WILLIS

Faye Marie was born on August 14, 1955 in Galveston, Texas to the parentage of of Hayward Rice, Sr. and Elouise Rice.

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, grand-daughter, sister-in-law and best friend, she was a devoted member of One Church at Bethel's Family in Houston, Texas.

Faye enjoyed an extensive career as a natural born cook and later became an educator in the Alief Independent School District where she was loved and adored by all.

She was an amazing and beautiful spirit who brightened every room with the ability to speak life into everyone she loved.  She was always positive and full of life.  Her God-given gift and greatest attribute was her ability to love.  She was the life of the party and a true diva; always well-dressed with style and grace.  Her passions were many and included cooking, fishing, shopping, and being surrounded by her family and friends.  

Faye married James Narcissse, of Abbeville, Louisiana.  This union was blessed with a daughter.  She later relocated to Houston, Texas in 1974. Thereafter, she married Worris Willis, Jr.  Together, they shared three children.

Faye Marie Willis entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2025.   She was preceded in death by her husband (Worris Willis, Jr.); parents, two sisters (Debra Louis Rice, Linda Rice Brannon) and two brothers-in-law (Howard Willis, Sr. and Nolan Brailey, Sr).

Left to treasure her memory are her children: Michelle Narcisse, Worris Willis, III and twins, Roychelle and Dawnyelle Willis; life partner, Joshua Gaston of Missouri City; two sisters: Sandra Brailey and Pearl Elaine Plowden (Donald), both of Abbeville; brother, Hayward Rice, Jr. of Houston; loving sister-in-law, Alberta Rice of Missouri City; brother-in-law, Alfred Brannon, Jr.; son-in-law, Leonard; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Her family is so grateful to God for blessing them with Faye Marie Willis; a beautiful angel while here on earth, and a best friend.  Her wittiness, spunky personality and infectious charm will truly be missed.   There is comfort in knowing that she is resting, free from any pain, and looking forward to resurrection day where she and her family will be reunited,

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