Lois Pledger, lovingly known to family and friends as “Mama Tiny,” age 84, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will forever hold her close in their hearts.
Born on March 29, 1942, in Floyd County, Georgia, Lois was the daughter of the late Oscar and Bessie Smith. She spent her life devoted to the people she loved most, finding her greatest happiness in her home and family.
For 65 years, Lois shared her life with her beloved husband, Burl Pledger. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and memories that will be treasured for generations. Through all the seasons of life, they stood beside one another, sharing the everyday joys and challenges that come with a lifetime spent together.
Lois was a dedicated homemaker who took pride in caring for her family. Being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was at the heart of who she was. Affectionately called “Mama Tiny” by so many who knew and loved her, she held a special place in the hearts of her family. Her life was a reflection of the love she had for those around her, and the family she helped raise will forever be part of her legacy.
Lois is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Burl Pledger; her sons, Wyman Pledger and his wife, Judy, and Joey Pledger and his wife, Danna; her sister, Joyce Brown; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.
In addition to her parents, Oscar and Bessie Smith, Lois was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Pledger; her grandson, Keith Pledger; and her siblings, Ruth Stanley, Thelma Ortwein, Buddy Smith, Billy Smith, Bobby Smith, Johnnie Smith, and Jimmy Smith.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Good Shepherd Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Faith Missionary Church, with Micca Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be James Madden, John Madden, Dakota Sapp, Trysten Pledger, Michael Pledger, and Nate Oaks.
Though Lois will be deeply missed, the love she gave and the memories she created will remain with her family always. To those who knew her as Mama Tiny, her memory will always bring a special kind of warmth. A life spent loving others is a life that continues to make a difference long after it has ended.
Good Shepherd Funeral Home is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements.
