Lorella Yvonna Treadway, 72, of Livingston, Texas, passed away suddenly at home on January 24, 2026, with her devoted husband Wayne by her side. Born at home on July 16, 1953, in Saint Louis, Missouri, Lorella entered the world breech, with her father assisting in the delivery. As he announced, “Well, it’s a girl,” her mother replied, “How can you tell from the head?” He quipped back, “I’m not looking at the head.” That humorous, tender family story became a cherished part of her origin tale, reflecting the close, spirited bond she shared with her daddy from the very beginning. As a young girl, the family moved to the Mehlville area near the banks of the Meramec River in Missouri, where Lorella grew up as her daddy’s tomboy—adventurous, fearless, and full of life exploring the riverbanks and outdoors. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1971 and, at a young age, married the love of her life, Wayne Treadway, on August 15, 1970. The couple later moved to Dexter, Missouri, where they welcomed their son Chad on July 15, 1974, followed by their daughter Misty on February 11, 1977. Just seven months after Misty’s birth, Lorella faced a life-altering health challenge when she was diagnosed with cancer and underwent a hysterectomy. During the procedure, a surgical complication occurred—the doctor accidentally sutured both ureter tubes, completely closing one and severely restricting the other—which led to ongoing serious health issues over the decades. Despite these hardships, Lorella’s resilience shone through. In 2019, she received a life-saving kidney transplant, generously donated by her devoted son Chad, a profound act of love that deepened their already close bond and gave her many more precious years with family. Lorella’s life took her and her family across many places, reflecting their journey together: living in Missouri, Mississippi, Arizona, south Texas, back to Missouri, New Mexico, and finally settling in East Texas, where she became a longtime resident of Livingston. There, she lived a full and creative life rooted in her lifelong devotion to her Christian faith and to God. A dedicated member of the Church of Christ, her faith guided her through every season—providing strength, hope, and a deep sense of purpose. She also loved music deeply, singing with joy in worship and hymns, and played many instruments throughout her life, filling her home and gatherings with melody and warmth. Known for her gentle spirit and quiet strength, she found great happiness in crafts, art, cooking, and painting—often spending hours bringing beauty to life through her hands. She also cherished quiet moments on the back porch with her husband Wayne, watching wildlife and soaking in the peace of nature together. Lorella is survived by her devoted husband Wayne Treadway; son Chad Treadway and his wife Erin; daughter Misty Tanner and her husband Michael; her cherished grandchildren Caleb Tanner and his wife Victoria, Austen Davis, Sydney Tanner, Kyle Treadway, Jace Treadway, and Olivia Treadway; her loving mother Louise Richey; and her siblings Belinda Watkins and her husband Mike, Verlin Richey, Brooksie Parrott and her husband Bill, Renee Carver and her husband Bob, Darla Riley and her husband Bill, and Noel Richey and his wife Tammy. She was preceded in death by her father Harold Richey and her niece Brandy Harris. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ, 13570 Hwy 190, Onalaska, TX 77360, followed by a memorial service live streamed at 11:00 a.m., with a potluck immediately following. Arrangements are handled by Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.The family invites all who knew and loved Lorella to join them in remembering her life during this time of reflection and shared support. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Nora’s Home (norashome.org), a nonprofit that provides a “home away from home” feel with affordable lodging, meals, and support for solid organ transplant patients and their families near the Texas Medical Center. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the warmth of her love, her artistic touch, her enduring strength through trials, her quick wit from even her first moments, her unwavering faith in God, her beautiful voice raised in song, the music she created on many instruments, and her peaceful way of seeing the world will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate to know her.
Services are in the care of Pace Funeral Home. |
