Nila Mary Nini

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.