Faye attended schools in Sulphur and later volunteered at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital as a Pink Lady.
She pursued her education at Vo-Tech in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she earned a degree in accounting. Faye went on to work at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, eventually rising to the position of manager of employee benefits.
Back in Lake Charles, Faye was active in her community, contributing to the Manna program and participating in the Sewing Circle at Saint Luke Simpson United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Red Hats group in Westlake. Faye had a passion for sewing, and one of her cherished projects was sewing dresses for little girls through her church mission.
An avid cook, she loved experimenting with new recipes and sharing her creations with family and friends.
Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Audrey Lyons; her son, Rodney Arndt; and her brother, Bobbie Joe Lyons.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Gene Arndt; her daughter-in-law, Phyllis Arndt; her three grandchildren, Tayla, Riley, and Wyatt; and her two great-grandchildren, Simon and Sydney Faye. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth, Lois, and Linda.
Faye and her family shared many joyful days boating, skiing, and fishing on Lake Mead near Las Vegas. In Lake Charles, she enjoyed crabbing off the dock. She also had the opportunity to travel to Germany, Hawaii, Guam, and took memorable cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Memorial Hospital, The Guardian, and Amedisys for their care and compassion during Faye’s final days.
Visitation will be held at J. E. Hixson & Sons Funeral Home on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at 11 am.
