Nathelle Lacey Obituary
April 3, 1950 - October 8, 2025
Nathelle Dee Lacey (Sissy) was born on April 3, 1950, and passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 75.
Sissy was the second child of David and Margaret Lacey. She had an older brother Dwight (Tiny) and a younger sister Nadine (Dino). Sissy was born and raised in Santa Paula, CA where she worked packing avocados at Calavo and later operated one of the last known PBX boards as a telephone operator. After remaining in her hometown of Santa Paula for many years, she decided to move to Oak Harbor, WA in 2005 in order to stay close to her family who were being transferred to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
While Sissy missed California, and the many friends she left when she moved, she believed in blooming where you are planted. She became very involved in her church, The Journey Assembly of God. She loved being of service, leading women's groups, and telling everyone about Jesus.
Nathelle was preceded in death by her mother Margaret, father David, brother Dwight and sister Nadine.
Nathelle is survived by her daughter Sarah (John) Marrufo, granddaughter Brittany (Tony) Ayala, grandson David Marrufo, grandson Joshua (Bianca) Marrufo and 4 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held at Wallin Stucky Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, WA on Oct 14, 2025, from 4-6PM. Nathelle will be laid to rest at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville, WA on Oct 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at The Journey Assembly of God on Oct 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
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