Nelwyn Lee Sabayrac, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. She was born on March 11, 1945 and raised in Houston, TX to William and Francis Ellis. She married her high school sweetheart, Louis Sabayrac, Jr., in 1966 who preceded her in death in 2023.
Nelwyn loved her family and showed it by elevating gift giving to a true art form - especially when it came to spoiling her grandchildren. Nelwyn loved celebrating every occasion - no matter how small - with family and friends over a delish meal. She taught her daughters to love reading cozy murders, watching old movies, traveling to Walt Disney World, and to never stop learning.
Nelwyn is preceded in death by her daughter Jill Smith and granddaughter Ivy Smith. She is survived by her sister Debbie Costa; daughters Anna (Jason) Marchand and Katy Sabayrac; grandchildren, Brian, Louie, Alex, Owen and Nelwyn; and her many nieces and nephews. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Stephen’s UMC on Thursday, August 1 at 11am. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Memorial Assistance Ministries or St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church.