ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NINI, NILA MARY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Sunday, May 8, 2016

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NINI, NILA MARY 
May 12, 1942 - May 08, 2016

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Nila Mary Nini, 73, a resident of Berwick, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 
at Terrebonne General Medical Center.

She was born on May 12, 1942 in Berwick, the daughter of Raymond Bernard Nini 
and Eva Mae Folse Nini.

At age 8, Nila was disabled by polio and confined to a wheel chair. Despite her 
disability and the challenges she faced, Nila graduated from Berwick High 
School, attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, and graduated from St. 
Mary Dominican in New Orleans, where she obtained her B.S.CT(ASCP). Her medical 
career almost spanned 30 years, starting with her internship at Charity 
Hospital in New Orleans and then continuing at Lake Wood Hospital in Morgan 
City, working under Dr. Everett Trahan. She was a member of ASPC, Easter Seals 
Post-Polio Support Group, former member for the Mayors' Committee for 
Disability Issues and STEP/BIMS. She was also a caring daughter, sister, and 
aunt that will be missed by all who knew her.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Eva Mae Nini of 
Berwick; two brothers, Jerry Nini and wife Sandra of Fredricksberg, Va, Rand 
Nini of Berwick; two aunts, Angelle Governale, Gloria Nini; five nephews and 
nieces, Selena Koro, Craig Courtney, Mashane Nini, Stephanie Adams, Melanie 
Nini; cousin, Toni DeRoen; and lifelong dear friend, Margaruite Guarino.

Nila is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Bernard Nini; sister, Madge 
Courtney; numerous aunts and uncles; and extended family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Stephen Catholic Church 
in Berwick from 9am until Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am. 

Nila will be laid to rest in the Berwick Mausoleum.

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