Clydia Dartez DeFreese Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clydia Dartez DeFreese of Utica, New York, who passed away on October 13, 2022 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clydia Dartez DeFreese to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Travis L. DeFreese; her parents, Robert Dartez and Ruby Dartez of Monroe; and her half-brother Harold Dartez. She is survived by: her children, Stephanie Walker (James) of Brewton, Laura McKinney (Richard) of Ruston, LA and Craig DeFreese (Alice) of Decatur, AL; her grandchild Leigh Walker of Birmingham, AL; her children, Gavin McKinney (Nina) of Birmingham, AL, Brady McKinney (Bailey) of Farmerville, LA and Courtney McKinney of Nashville; and her great grandchildren, Celia Walker, Madeline McKinney and Baylor McKinney. She is also survived by nieces, nephews & cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to help other students through college can be sent to the Travis & Clydia DeFreese Scholarship Fund, established in 2011. Make checks payable to the LA Tech Foundation and send to P.O. Box 3183, Ruston, LA 71272.
