Loyce Faye Cummings, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Laredo, Texas. Loyce was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1930 to George Edwin Miller and Carrie Grace South. She was married for 71 years to Billy Newton Cummings, son of Andrew Newton Cummings and Bertha Cordelia Jenkins/Fleming.
Together they had 10 children: Jammie (Steve) Detrick, Beth (Benny) Bagwell, Nathan Cummings (deceased), Daniel (Betty) Cummings, David (Dianne) Cummings, Deborah (Kevin) Wynne, Samuel (Marlene) Cummings, Mark (Wanda) Cummings, Merrick (Chelsea) Cummings, and Kidron (Caren) Cummings. Loyce enjoyed her 44 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, and 6 great great great grandchildren. Loyce was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cummings, her sister Esther Stanford and brother Edwin Miller, and a son Nathan Cummings.
As a young married couple Loyce and Billy went to Bob Jones University in South Carolina in preparation to answer God’s call to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Corpus Christi, Mexico, and Laredo. Loyce enjoyed serving as a pastor/missionary wife, mother, and teacher of ladies and children. She was well known for her hospitality and for the delicious meals she prepared. Loyce homeschooled her children, and taught them to cook, sew, and teach. Loyce taught them the importance of family.
Family will receive guests on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5 pm-9 pm at the Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services Angelus chapel. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 pm.
The graveside service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Seaside Memorial Park, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 at 1:00 pm.
The family would like to thank Dr. Luis M. Benavides for the many years he cared for their mother.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com.