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Lois Ann 'Tootie' Goynes

1944 - 2019

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lois Goynes Obituary

Lois Ann "Tootie" Goynes, 75, of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 12, 2019. Lois was born March 25, 1944, in Baton Rouge to Kennedy and Mildred (West) Cooper. On June 14, 1975, she married Ronnie Goynes in Baton Rouge and together they raised two sons, Andrew and Ryan. Lois worked for the State of Louisiana Insurance Commission retiring after thirty plus years. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, she enjoyed cross stitching and reading. She is survived by her husband Ronnie; two sons, Andrew and Ryan; three grandchildren, Miranda, Paige and Drew; great-grandson, Jay Michael, and two sisters, Nina Bostwick and Donna Wingate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14, from 2:00-5:00 pm at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson HWY, Baton Rouge. Funeral Services will be Monday, April 15 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to services at Resthaven, interment will follow services in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Lois' memory to Alzheimer Services of the Capital Area. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guest book.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 13 to Apr. 15, 2019.
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I am sorry to hear of your loss Ron. Prayers to you and your family.

John Spragio

April 15, 2019

Ronnie and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm there with you. I lost my wife in January

John Ricca
Knights of Columbus
Baton Rouge, LA

April 15, 2019

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of mourning.

April 14, 2019

My love and sincerest condolences to Ronnie, Nina, and family of my sweet friend Tootie . We were playmates before first grade, graduating together twelve years later, and through the years remaining the best of friends. I love you precious friend. Rest In Peace

Mary Ann (Stephens) Robinson

April 14, 2019

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11817 Jefferson HWY, Baton Rouge, LA

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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11817 Jefferson HWY, Baton Rouge, LA

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home

11817 Jefferson HWY, Baton Rouge, LA

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