Camilla "Cami" Marie Barlow

Camilla "Cami" Marie Doiron Barlow, a native of Lecompte, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge for many years passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 74. She enjoyed a 43-year career within the executive assistant area serving at several companies before joining the Louisiana Municipal Association in 1992 where she served over 25 years under 7 executive directors before retiring in 2018. After retiring, she enjoyed her free time, her love of reading, and sewing dresses and other clothing for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cami is preceded in death by her husband Jerry D. Barlow, OD, PhD with whom she shared 43 very happy years. Her parents, Adrien P. Doiron, Jr. and Lena Tyler Doiron; and brothers, James F. Doiron and Larry E. Doiron. She is survived by her three sons, Richard K. Mertens, Jr. (Jenise "Nissy") of Marksville, Patrick Barlow (McKenzie) of Lake Lure, NC, and Eric C. Doherty (Brittani) of Daphne, AL. Nana's grandchildren, Nikki M. Valois (DJ), Brett M. Mertens (Amberly), Shelby Mertens, Sam and Lena Poppi Doherty; and great-grandchildren Aislyn and Beckett Mertens, and Khloe Valois; brothers, Adrien "Butch" Doiron of Woodworth and Glen Doiron of Patterson; and her sister, Helen Craig of Colfax. Cami always had a passion for cats and strays, and the endless number of stray cats who somehow found their way to the house were always well taken care of before many moved on or stayed. There were, however, special "fur babies" who were very special loves and who provided lots of love, pride, entertainment and companionship - her beloved dogs Piper, Gabby and Bailey, and her cats Birdie, Beans, Boomer, and Bruno. Cami was fun to be around and enjoyed a good conversation and sharing laughs. Cami was a special person and a friend to many, and she will be sorely missed. Special thanks to Joyce, for her love and support. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation which will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 11AM-2PM. A Celebration of Cami’s Life will follow at 2PM.