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Lois Perritt Obituary

Lois Minchew Perritt

Mrs. Lois Minchew Perritt passed away on April 10, 2011 in Baton Rouge. She was born to Elmer and Sarah (Sally) Minchew in Taylor, LA on November 6, 1919. Her one sibling, E. R. Minchew passed away July 1, 2001.

After graduating from Castor High School in 1936, she finished business school in Shreveport in 1937 and moved to Arcadia to work in the welfare office. She married Quentin Floyd Perritt on March 16, 1941 who preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage.

Lois worked as a secretary on several military bases during WWII. She and Floyd were members of First Baptist of Arcadia until moving to Jena in 1956 where they were members of First Baptist of Jena for 48 years.

Lois was a legal secretary in Jena for many years, served as a Pink Lady volunteer at the local hospital for over 20 years.

She loved fishing and golf and made two hole-in-ones. She loved to tell good stories and help others. She set a good example of Christian love for friends and family.

Lois and Floyd moved to Baton Rouge to be near their only son in 2002. She was the last of her generation in the family and will be greatly missed.

Lois is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Patsy Perritt of Baton Rouge and by several nieces and nephews.

At her request, she will be buried next to her husband at Nolley Memorial Cemetery in Jena after a brief graveside service Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 11a.m.

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Published by The Town Talk from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2011.

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Jakki Richardson

April 15, 2011

Ron and Patsy:
You may not remember me, but I wanted to offer my condolences in the loss of your mother. I worked at LaSalle State Bank for 10 years when your father was on the board and also went to church with them. I came to know your mother and greatly admired her. I just wanted you to know what an inspiration that they both were to me.....such warmth, kindness and class are rarely found. I know you have many wonderful memories, as I do.

Patti and Ken Tipton

April 14, 2011

Ron and Patsy,
You are in our prayers, precious neighbors! We love you!
Patti and Kenny

Sarah Byrd

April 13, 2011

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother (mother-in-law) and suprised to see she was from Jena. It is amazing how little we know of those we meet.

John Mears

April 12, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

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