Mrs. Frankie Joyce Thomas Nichols, 82, of Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

A dedicated wife and homemaker, she was born Tuesday, April 6,1943 in Washington Parish, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Vivian Thomas; brother, Elton Thomas; and grandparents, Ephriam and Meacy Thomas, Frank and Tennie Ramsey.

Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband of 54 years, Benjamin E. Nichols; four sons, Joseph (Eva Jean) Nichols of Warner Robins, GA, James (Donna) Nichols of Fairhope, AL, Jonathan (Laura) Nichols of Warner Robins, GA, Monty (Amanda) Nichols of Daphne, AL; siblings, Linda Gayle Walker, Betty Sue Fontenot, Gary Thomas; and, sister-in-law, Violeta Thomas; twelve grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Hillview Memorial Gardens, 59302 Spring Valley Road, Bogalusa, LA 70427 on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 am. Rev. Larry Mizell will officiate the service.

Poole Ritchie Funeral Home, (985) 732-4721
216 Alabama Avenue, Bogalusa, LA 70427
www.pooleritchiefuneralhome.com