FEBRUARY 5, 1951 – OCTOBER 31, 2026
In the Care of Laird Funeral Home
Patricia Sue Nichols, Patti, 75, of Cushing, Texas passed away on October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Patti was born on February 5, 1951, in Nacogdoches, Texas to Lester Ray Nichols and Fay Jeannette (Griffin) Nichols George. She grew up in East Texas and attended school in both Cushing and Nacogdoches.
Patti was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Cushing. She enjoyed the fellowship found there and often commented on learning something new or being touched by the messages she heard.
Patti worked in various jobs during her life. She worked for many years at J.C. Penney when the store opened in the University Mall. She frequently said the job of coordinating the store displays and advertising was the most fun job she ever had. She ended her working years with the Family Crisis Center of East Texas where she found fulfillment in helping those in need.
Patti enjoyed time spent with family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her hobbies were gardening, cooking, and quilting. She was a fan of the Golden Oldies, Motown and in later years gospel music. She loved classic movies, British TV shows, mysteries, and outlandish shows about aliens. She also loved a good day of shopping and pampering herself.
Patti was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Johnson and husband Shane, and Amanda West and husband James, both of Cushing, Texas; grandchildren, Patrick Johnson and wife Kylie, Emma Johnson, George Cruz, Penelope Cruz, Jhonen West, Coraline West and Robert West; great-grandchildren, Ellis Ann, Colson Tate and Hattie Mae. She is also survived by her siblings, sister Nita Hyatt and husband Mark, brothers Forest Ray Nichols and Christopher Nichols and wife Allison, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and a person special to her heart, Amanda Mills.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 am at Landmark Baptist Church, Cushing, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The family would like to thank the ER and ICU staff of Nacogdoches Medical Center-Main Campus for their steadfast and compassionate care, and kindness to our family.
In lieu of flowers please make any memorials in Patti’s memory to Family Crisis Center of East Texas or to the charity of your choice.
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