Felicia Ann Cretchen, 47, of Oak Harbor, WA was born on November 21, 1976 and departed this life of September 7, 2024.Felicia was born to the late Wanda Marie Cretchen and was raised in the small community of Welsh, LA.

At a young age, Felicia joined New Hope Baptist Church. On her journey, she later joined the church that she loved, Life Church in Oak Harbor, WA, where she worked on the Usher Board; also in the front office doing administrative work and just helping out wherever she could. Felicia was a proud graduate of Welsh High School.

On June 18, 1996, after graduating, she joined the United States Navy, as YNC(SW/AW). Felicia honorably served her country for 24 years. A combat veteran, she served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and took on some of the most challenging assignments throughout her career. Remarkably, 13 of those 24 years were spent on foreign soil or at sea, reflecting her dedication and commitment to military service. Upon retiring, she began working with her friend at Sparks Movement Academy.

Felicia leaves to cherish her memories, her brothers Terrance Cretchen of Houston, TX, Kelvin Cretchen of Lake Charles, LA, Eddie (Johneisha) Cretchen of Jacksonville, FL, Sherman (Mercedes) Cretchen of Welsh, LA; special friend Bertram Nurse; aunts Anna Lee Duplechan, Donna Marie Hollier, Marilyn Cretchen, Olivia Jackson; uncles, Dudley Cretchen, Jr., Marshal (Louise) Jackson, Jerome (Rachel) Jackson; nieces Akiera and Jada; nephews, Malachi, Xavian, Jamarcus, Jaylon, Quentin Morris, Jr.; two God children, Eric Wyble, Jr. and Ellie Wyble; and so many friends back in Oak Harbor.

She is preceded in death by her mother Wanda Marie Cretchen; her sister, Deanna Cretchen; her maternal grandparents, Margie and Dudley Cretchen, Sr.; paternal grandparents Junius Nicholas and Lucille Jackson.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. with Funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. in Fondel Memorial Chapel, 832 North Lyons Street, Lake Charles, LA, the Rev. Jerry Jackson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 1620 Evangeline Road, Jennings, LA on November 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Repast will be held at 111 East Russell Avenue, Welsh, LA.