Obituary

Nina Williams Warren

May 10, 1945 - August 24, 2023

Nina Williams Warren, age 78 and a resident of Franklinton, passed away early Thursday morning August 24, 2023 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She was a graduate of Pine High School, where she played on the basketball team, always a feisty, never-give-up competitor. Nina worked alongside her husband and family in their optometry clinics in Franklinton and Hammond for nearly 50 years, serving in the office or whatever way she could for countless clients through the years. She was a longtime active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where she attended the Partners of the Word Sunday school class and also taught children’s classes for many years. Nina loved to travel often to the Smokey Mountains, riding around looking at the beautiful scenery was her favorite part. Her family and a large group of friends and their families took many vacations to the beach and other areas through the years. They enjoyed watching the children grow up together and making lifelong memories. She was always a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Caring for the needs of her loved ones was the most important thing in her life, and she cherished all the time spent with her grandchildren.

Survived by: Husband of 55 years: Dr. Stephen E. Warren, O.D. of Franklinton; 2 Daughters and Sons in law: Dr. Kristi W. Cook and Timmy Cook of Folsom, Stephanie and Michael Thomas of Franklinton; Son: Stephen Neal Warren of Hammond; Grandchildren and Spouses: Jordan and J.R. Rainey, Tayler and Brelend Anderson, Stephen Grant Thomas, Bryson Gage Thomas; One Great-granddaughter: Holland Jolie Rainey-Cook; Sister and Brother in law: Ann and Wayne Adams of Franklinton; Brother and Sister in law: Mike and Charlotte Williams of Sandy Hook; Sisters in law and a Brother in law: Lajune Williams of Stateline, John Ira Warren of Hackley, Cathy Stringfield of Franklinton; Special Friends and Caregiver: Gwen Brock and the Conerly family; Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends

She was preceded in death by her parents Neal Williams and Oveda Kennedy Williams, brother Ronnie Williams, brother in law Barry Stringfield and other beloved family members.

Visitation will be at Hillcrest Baptist Church (2201 Washington Street, Franklinton) Monday August 28th from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 12:00 pm with Dr. Gene Richards and Rev. Dustin Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Timmy Cook, Michael Thomas, Grant Thomas, Bryson Thomas, Carson Smalley, Chaplin Smalley

Honorary Pallbearers are Richard Knight, Dennis Crowe, John Ira Warren, Ronnie Hornsby