ABBEVILLE-Novelle Mergist Motte, 75, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Abbeville General Hospital. She liked antiquing and gardening for both flowers and vegetables. She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her sons, Mark Mergist of Erath, Toby Mergist and wife Stephanie of Erath, her daughters, Cheryl Mergist Duhon and husband David of Lake Charles, and Rebecca Mergist of Abbeville, and 4 grandchildren, Collin Segura, Megan Segura, Kadence Mergist, and Addison Mergist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbett and Carrie Cloud Motte and a daughter, Cynthia Mergist. David Funeral of Abbeville is in charge of Cremation Arrangements 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-3777