Lela Mae Minton, 86, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in the Silas Community of Shelby County with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.

Born March 1, 1937, Lela is the daughter of James Oscar Vaught Sr. and Lena Frances Vaught. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in the Silas Community of Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Nephews and niece: 
Bobby Hendricks, and wife, Rhonda of Timpson
Lisa Hendricks, and fiancée, David Hebert of Timpson
Troyce Hendricks, and wife, Emily of Minden, Louisiana
Roger Hendricks of West Palm Beach, Florida
DeWayne Hendricks of Timpson

Numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by husband, Ben Minton; twin sister, Faye Vaught Hendricks; four sisters; and six brothers.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.