Faye Ellis (Rorie) Nichols

Faye Ellis Rorie Nichols, affectionately known as Faye or Mama Nick by her loved ones and friends, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2025, at the age of 90.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Laurinburg, officiated by Rev. Jeanne Baucom. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the service.

Born on May 12, 1934, in Ashley Heights, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late   John S. Rorie, Sr. and Minnie Freeman Rorie. Faye lived a life marked by devotion to her community, a love for the simple pleasures in life, and an unwavering faith. Faye was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, where she found great joy in fellowship and service. Her commitment to her faith and her church community was evident in the countless hours she spent participating in church activities. Faye was a member of the UFO, Ruth’s Sunday School Class, Bereavement Committee and served countless meals for Vacation Bible School. She was considered a “Worker Bee” by all who knew her. Her presence was a constant source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew her there. In addition to her church involvement, Faye was an avid gardener, finding solace and happiness in the beauty of nature. Her garden was a testament to her patience and nurturing spirit, blooming with vibrant colors that reflected her own bright personality. Faye also had a passion for games, which she believed were a way to bring people together in laughter and camaraderie. Many will remember her for her competitive yet always gracious spirit during friendly games with family and friends. Those who knew Faye would describe her as loving, generous, and thoughtful. She had a natural ability to make everyone around her feel valued and loved. Her generosity extended beyond her immediate circle, touching the lives of many through her kind deeds and selfless acts. Faye's legacy is one of warmth, kindness, and gentle guidance. Her influence will continue to be felt by those who were fortunate enough to have known her. She will be deeply missed, but the memories she created will be cherished by all who were touched by her remarkable life.

She is survived by her sons, Charles Dean Nichols, Jr. (Candy), Ken Nichols (Carol) and Phil Nichols all of Laurinburg; one sister, Maxine Gore of Oak Island, NC; one sister-in-law, Sara Rorie of Charleston SC; grandchildren, Charles Dean Nichols, III (Hailey), Erin Nichols, Amanda Allen (Jordan), and Emma McGraw (Michael); great-grandchildren, Hudson, Harper and McCallum Nichols; Hampton and Everly Allen, and Ellis McGraw.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles Dean Nichols, Sr.; her grandson, Joseph McCallum Nichols; brothers, John Rorie, Jr. and wife Betty, and Eugene Rorie; sisters, Zelma Griffin and husband Charles, Margaret Allen and husband Ben, and Bessie Strother and husband, Dewey.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 883, Laurinburg, NC 28353.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the Nichols family.

Online condolences can be made at www.bumgarnerfunerals.com.

First Baptist Church
PO Box 883, Laurinburg NC 28353