Odette Nycette McCourry

Odette Nycette“Nyckie” McCourry passed away October 28, 2012 at home in the loving arms of her family after a short illness. Nyckie was born in Ordonnac, France on March 7, 1926 to Angele Solange Maffre and Henri Mau. She was a loving, devoted, and cherished wife, and mother.Nyckie had a great "Joie de vivre". She was an adventurous traveler from early in life when she lived in Africa. She met Jesse McCourry, the love of her life, on a blind date during WWII in Vincennes, France. They were married six months later in that same town and lived 42 years of happiness stationed in the U.S. and Germany.Nyckie lived in El Paso for the past 43 years. She loved gardening and cooking and animals. She is predeceased by her husband, Retired Sgt. Maj. Jesse A. McCourry on March 5, 1991. She is survived by her son, Kenneth McCourry of El Paso; daughter; Laura (Tom) Paul of Camillus, NY; brothers Jean Pierre and Jean Claude Mau, both of France; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She will live forever in the hearts of family and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-9pm with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7pm, Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 11:30 am, Friday, November 2, 2012, at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.Committal Service will be held at 1pm, Friday, November 2, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net