Mitzi Kay Lamour

Mrs. Mitzi Lamour, beloved wife of Gary Lamour, entered into rest on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her residence.

Mitzi was born on June 9th, 1955. At just 16 years old, Mitzi was left to make her way in the world on her own. With no safety net and no one to lean on, she worked tirelessly to build a better future for herself. Through determination and hard work, she enrolled in college and earned her associate degree—an accomplishment she was deeply proud of.

As a young single mother, she devoted herself to raising her first son, Justin, who was born with special needs. She faced life's challenges with unwavering strength, grace, and determination, never allowing adversity to define her. Instead, those experiences became the foundation of the compassionate, resilient, and selfless woman she would become.

Several years later, Mitzi welcomed her second son, Shawn, and once again found herself raising two boys as a single mother. Despite the many challenges she faced, she made sure Justin and Shawn never went without. She worked tirelessly to provide a good life, a loving home, and every opportunity she could. Through her actions, she taught her children the importance of hard work, kindness, perseverance, and unconditional love.

In time, Mitzi met the love of her life, Gary Lamour. Together they shared 27 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Gary brought his three children—Patty, Betty, and Gary Jr.—into the family. Shawn and Justin had grown up without much of a father figure, while Gary's children had grown up without a mother figure. Together, Mitzi and Gary filled those empty places in all of their hearts. They didn't simply blend two families—they created one family, where every child was loved equally, supported completely, and always knew they had a place to call home. Family was always the center of Mitzi's world. She and Gary believed that no matter what life brought, family always came first. Their home became a place where everyone felt welcomed, accepted, and loved. Holidays were spent together, whether at Betty's home, Patty's, Shawn's, or anywhere else the family gathered. It never mattered where they celebrated—as long as they were together.

Of all the roles Mitzi held throughout her life, being a grandmother brought her the greatest joy. She was endlessly proud of each of her grandchildren: Michael, Haley and Logan, Patty's children; Vivian, Betty's daughter; Ethan and Olivia, Shawn's children; and McKinley, Skylar, and Scarlett, Gary Jr.'s children. Each one held a special place in her heart. She shared an especially close bond with Michael and Hailey, who lived with her for a period of time. Those years together created cherished memories and a connection that remained strong throughout her life. They were not only her grandchildren but also a daily part of her life, and she treasured every moment they shared.

Even after being diagnosed with COPD, Mitzi refused to let her illness keep her from the people she loved. Traveling became increasingly difficult, but she never let that stop her from making the trip to Florida to spend precious time with her children and grandchildren. Some of her happiest memories were made during family beach days, watching her grandchildren laugh, play, and simply being together. Every trip was worth it because it meant being surrounded by the people she loved so deeply.

Mitzi started every morning with a cup of coffee, taking a quiet moment before beginning another day of caring for the people around her. She was an incredibly talented quilter, spending hundreds of hours hand-stitching beautiful quilts for the people she loved. Nearly every member of her family has one of those quilts today—a lasting reminder of her patience, talent, and, most importantly, the love she stitched into every single one. Those quilts will forever wrap her family in warmth, just as she always did.

She also had a gift for bringing everyone together around the dinner table. Whether she was making spaghetti, tacos, meatloaf, or one of the many family favorites, everyone looked forward to sitting down to enjoy a meal she had prepared. It was never just about the food. It was about the laughter, the conversations, and the love that filled the room whenever everyone was together.

Looking back on Mitzi's life, it is impossible not to admire the strength of the woman she became. A young girl who once had to face the world alone went on to build the loving family she had always deserved. She turned hardship into hope, struggles into strength, and created a home where everyone knew they belonged. Her greatest accomplishment was never her degree, her career, or anything she owned. Her greatest accomplishment was the family she built, the lives she shaped, and the unconditional love she gave so freely. She leaves behind a legacy of resilience, compassion, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Mitzi spent her entire life making sure the people she loved never felt alone. She gave her family the love, stability, and sense of belonging that she had longed for as a young girl. That love will continue to live on through every family gathering, every shared meal, every beach day, every warm cup of coffee, and every hand-stitched quilt she so lovingly made. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

"She spent her entire life-giving others the childhood, the home, and the unconditional love she never had herself"

The family invites friends to gather for a visitation on Friday, July 24 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM and then again on Saturday, July 25 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the Belair Road Chapel of Platt’s Funeral Home.

Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.