Lois Spillman Nettles

Lois Spillman Nettles, our beloved matriarch whose life spanned 96 remarkable years, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Williamsburg Senior Living. Born on May 15, 1929, in Baton Rouge, Lois lived a life rich in love, kindness and unwavering positivity, leaving a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come.

Lois’s life was a testament to the power of love and family. As the proud matriarch of five generations, she dedicated herself to nurturing her family, which she considered her greatest achievement. In her career, she shared her devotion to helping others as the medical receptionist and office manager for Drs. Holden and Baquet for 30 years until she retired. Her happy place, affectionately known as "The Camp," was the heart of countless family gatherings and celebrations over the span of 55 years. It was there that Lois fostered bonds that would endure through generations, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories all the way to her great, great grandchildren.

She was a guiding light to her granddaughters, whom she helped raise into strong, resilient women. Known affectionately as MawMaw, Lois was a constant source of encouragement, always offering kind words and an unwavering belief that the glass was perpetually half full. Her compassion and ability to love deeply touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, E. C. “Slim” Nettles, her son, Steve Nettles, and her parents, Lydia Gautreau Spillman and John Joseph Spillman. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Nettles Browning, her granddaughters Cristy Heck (Wallace), Nicki Stewart (Rob), Dara Vandever (Jimmy), Amy Duncan (Mickey), Andrea Nettles Burns, as well as 14 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services to honor and celebrate Lois's life will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, located at 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge on Friday, June 6th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a service in the chapel at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Arbour immediately following the service.

Pallbearers will be her great grandsons, Orrin Fontenot, Tyler Fontenot, Ethan Charlson, Owen Charlson, Chase Christiansen, and nephew, Michael LaFleur.

As we bid farewell to Lois, our family extends deep gratitude to her caretakers, Audrey, Pat and Janice. We take comfort in the words of Proverbs 31:28: "Her children rise up and call her blessed." Though she may be gone from our sight, her love remains with us woven into every memory, every lesson, every gentle word. Heaven rejoices as we grieve, for it has gained a soul as kind as hers.