Nell Cannon Holton, a lifelong resident of Gonzales, passed peacefully at home on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Nell had a social and adventurous spirit, spending her days among friends playing Pokeno and cards, bowling, and attending church or bible study. Her many travels spanned from Niagara Falls, to Branson, Missouri, all the way to Vatican City. Above all, Nell cherished Sunday lunches and time with her family, who already miss her deeply. Nothing will be missed more than her laughter, so infectious it always brought her (and everyone else) to tears of joy. Everyone who knew her would say she had the sweetest soul, always going above and beyond for her friends and family. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts of those who love her. She is survived by her son, Donald Wayne Holton, daughter-in-law, Beth Holton; grandchildren, Shayna Dupont, Wendy Berthelot, Jerimy Holton, and Austin Holton; great-grandchildren, Logan, Clayton, Chase, Olivia, Rayna, Daylon, Preslynn, and Kameron; great-great-grandchild, Aubrey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Gwin “Trigger” Holton; parents, Olis and Ella Cannon; son, David Holton; daughter, Glenda Holton; sisters, Christine Sheets and Helen “Shot” Castillo; and brother, Elmo Cannon.
Services for Nell will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Carpenter’s Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Austin Holton, Jerimy Holton, Logan Meade, Clayton Holton, Daylon Gagnard, and Casey Smithhart. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Nell’s honor.
