Cynthia "Cindy" Lakey Darce''s Obituary
Cynthia “Cindy” Lakey Darce’, age 68, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with her husband and daughter by her side.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, David A. Darce’; her daughter, Christine Darce’ Donewar (Charles); and her cherished granddaughter, Emma Donewar. She also leaves behind her mother, Ardell Krueger Lakey; sisters, Denise Currault (Jack) and Linda Rhea (Rick); her beloved Aunt Irene and Uncle Carroll Bussell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Cindy was preceded in death by her son, Craig Anthony Darce’, and her father, Leland Dale Lakey.
Cindy was born on September 13, 1956, in Farmington, New Mexico. She graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School, earned an associate degree from USL, and later pursued her passion for the legal field at Tulane University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies. She spent much of her career as a paralegal and notary public at Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, where she was admired for her dedication, professionalism, and deep compassion for others.
Cindy found joy in traveling, antiquing, collecting glassware, and handmaking cards. One of her proudest and most treasured roles was becoming “Mimi” to her granddaughter, Emma.
She will be remembered for her warmth, her kindness, and her gift for making others smile. Cindy’s gentle spirit and loving heart touched everyone who knew her, and her legacy of love will live on through those she held dear.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 12:30 PM at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cindy’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences by signing the online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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