Dates
Elice Lavonne Morrison Cauley, 64, of Carlsbad, Texas, went to be with the Lord Jesus, surrounded by her family at home, on September 12, 2025. She was born on March 16, 1961, in Brownwood, Texas, to David and Carol Ann Stone Morrison. She graduated from Brownwood High School in 1979, where she enjoyed her time in choir and drama. She attended Angelo State University and, throughout her adult life, worked at Service Merchandise, M.L. Leddy’s, Crockett National Bank, and Pinnacle Bank.
She married Levi Cauley on December 31, 1999. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love, adventure, and lots of time outdoors. Elice particularly loved photography of flowers, deer, and her family. She was the family photographer who took hundreds of pictures at each event. Elice excelled, not only at photography, but also at sewing, needlepoint, crocheting, and handmaking Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls for those she loved. She put so much love into everything she did. Her family lovingly called her LeciBon or Granny. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother spending special time with each child and going to all of their events. She was their biggest support system. Elice loved all animals, but had a special place in her heart for her dogs—Cooter Brown, Patty, Tessa Mae, and Blue, to name a few.
Elice had a very gentle spirit. She was a bright light in the world. She was kind and patient, yet she was bold when it came to talking about Jesus. She adamantly spoke about the need to trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior; Levi said, “sharing Christ was the one constant message of her life.” She wrote in beautiful cursive handwriting and spent hours copying Bible verses in her journal, which she shared online in recent years. She was a member of Johnson Street Church, a generous giver to many organizations, and a student of the Bible.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and niece, Tessa Grace McCall.
Elice is survived by her husband Levi Cauley, and children Laci Cauley and Laura Vickery (Joshua). Grandchildren Zypher Wendt (Adalia) and Gunnar Dorman; and great-grandson Caimen Wendt. One brother David Morrison (Theresa). Levi’s parents Leo and Charlene Cauley. Brothers and sisters in law, Lynn Cauley (Dana), Lavonne McCall (Greg), and Lois Power (Jeff). Nieces and nephews, Briana Morrison, Ann-Marie Morrison, Hallie Morrison, Amy Holifield (Cameron), Leddy Priddy (Matt), Lucas Cauley (Darcy), Cadye Cauley, Landon McCall (Kelci), Jordan LaCombe (Andrew), and Jancen Power. A very special Auntie-Mama Diana. Many great nieces and nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.
Elice fought hard for over 21 years, but throughout her illness she never lost faith or hope in the God of Hope. She has fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith, and because of her faith in Christ, she stands in victory. Now we celebrate her victory in Christ over sin, death, cancer, and the grave. All glory and praise to the King of Kings, Jesus our Lord, who redeemed her and has welcomed her home. We will miss her until we are reunited with Christ in our forever heavenly home. What a day that will be!!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 KJV
A celebration of life will be held at Johnson Street Church, 2200 Johnson Street, on Tuesday, September 16, at 1 p.m.