Nelda Faye Minica, age 90, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sept 6, 2025. Nelda attended Brownwood High School and later married the love of her life, AL Minica, on May 22, 1967. She is survived by her children: son Tom Hickey, daughter Sue Davis and husband Edwin, daughter-in-law Carla Hickey; and son Terry Minica and wife Shannon; sister-in-law Gail Hanks; and sister at heart Carleen Modawell. Nelda was preceded in death by her husband AL Minica, son Tim Hickey, daughter Sissy Pearson; her parents, Herman Edytas and Mamie Bell Hanks; her sister Betty Vedder and husband Jay; her sister Frances Montez and husband Tony; and her brother Wayne Hanks. Nelda will be remembered for her unwavering love for family, her kind heart, and the joy she brought to those around her.