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Ethel Spiers Obituary

Ethel Marie Spiers passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, after a lengthy illness, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, at the age of 73 years. Survived by her beloved husband of 55 years Carlton Spiers Jr. who has named her an honorary "Dixie-Rat"; her daughter Carla Spiers Prevost (husband Thomas); son William Spiers (wife Janice); grandchildren Benjamin Prevost, Carter Prevost, Alex Prevost, Riley Prevost, Hayley Spiers, Sydney Spiers, Jett Spiers, Sabina Spiers; sisters Laura Louise Kendrick, Wilma Archer; brother Sonny Forest; and daughter-in-law Ashley Spiers. Preceded in death by her parents, William Alonzo Fletcher and Viola Duke Fletcher; sister Beatrice Bergeron; and brother Charles Forest. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at Rabenhorst East, 11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 11AM until 1PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1PM. Entombment at Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum to follow. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Gomez and the Infusion Staff Lawanda and Susan at Ochsner Medical Center.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28, 2018.
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Ethel was and is the greatest wife any man ever had. She made my life.

Carl Tot Spiers

Spouse

August 30, 2019

May her soul be at peace.

Nikki Smiley

May 12, 2018

May her soul be at piece.

Nikki Smiley

April 30, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bob Denham

April 27, 2018

She was a very sweet person and, I will miss her but, I know she is at peace with the Lord.

Audrey Rome

Coworker

April 27, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Ethel is now in God's arms and no longer suffering.

Sue Johnson

April 26, 2018

So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I knew something was wrong when I didn't see you go get coffee. My prayers are with you and your Family. I volunteer on Wednesday.

Margaret Landry

April 26, 2018

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