Susan Ann Nicar, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2025.
Susan was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on Jan. 24, 1958, to Lynn and Sarah Baxter. She graduated from DeWitt High School in Arkansas. A dedicated homemaker, she was always a source of advice, love, and comfort for her children. She enjoyed classic rock music, sitting on her front porch, and appreciating nature—especially thunderstorms.
She is survived by her loving husband, Marty Nicar of Kenefick; children, Carrie Daniels and husband Eric of Moss Bluff; RayAnn Butler and husband Kevin of Dayton; Jody Joy and husband Mike of Dayton; and Ray Gordon III and Kayla Guillory of Dayton. She also leaves behind grandchildren Emily Daniels of Moss Bluff; K’Lee Butler, Morgan Butler, and Kameron Brown of Dayton; Marissa Joy, Dalton Butler, Cara Joy, Leah Gordon, Christopher Gordon, Leighton Guillory, and Reagan Guillory, all of Dayton; and great-grandchild Mazleigh Brown of Dayton, whom she lovingly referred to as her “ray of sunshine.”
Susan is also survived by her siblings, Yvonne Cook, Diane Bell and husband Joel, Terry Baxter and wife Deanna, Lynn Baxter, Kay Tanton, Cynthia Jimenez, Treva Ables and husband Don, and Kathy Fernandez and husband Rick, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lynn “Buddy” Baxter and Sarah Loraine Baxter; brothers Billy Baxter, Donnie Baxter, and Roger Baxter; and brothers-in-law Jim Cook and Raul Jimenez.
Butterflies held a special significance for Susan, symbolizing her Native American heritage and bringing her peace.
Butterfly Kisses
“Don’t cry for me please don’t be sad.
Hold on to the memories of the times we had.
Don’t dwell on the dark thoughts hold tight to your wishes.
Sending you hugs and butterfly kisses.
I walk beside you, I am there all day long.
I am right here but you think I am gone.
You don’t see me but I can see you.
Whatever the problems I will help get you through.
I am the wind in your hair, the sand in your toes,
Butterfly kisses that you feel on your nose.
I am with you at sunrise and at sunset,
But you can’t see me is my one regret.
I sit right beside you when you are sad
As you look through the photos of times that we had.
I watch you sleeping I hold you so tight,
Before I go I kiss you goodnight.
I will watch over you from heaven above
Forever you will feel my love.
Hold on to your dreams and all of your wishes
Sending you hugs and butterfly kisses.”