Hester Fletcher Cogley
October 12, 1931 - October 7, 2020
Hester Fletcher Cogley, age 88, passed away on October 7, 2020. She was a native of Albany, LA, and a resident of Holden, LA. Hester was an active and longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and served as treasurer of her Sunday school class. She attended Hammond Vocational School for accounting and later went to work as an account clerk at Hammond State School where she retired after many years of service. Hester was always a loving and devoted mother to her children. She made many sacrifices for her family over the years. She always took time to listen and never had a cross word to say. She will be greatly missed. Hester is survived by her children, Michael LeBlanc (Kathy), Linda L. Drago (Don), Sandy L. Miller (Ricky), and Wayne T. Peltier (CeCe); sister, Lillie Glascock; 15 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. Also, survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, R.W. “Dick” Cogley; children, Janet D. LeBlanc and Larry D. LeBlanc; and parents, Jessie E. Fletcher and Imogene Hoyt Fletcher. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the visitation at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Highway 190 W., Hammond, on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 12PM until 2PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM and interment to follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent to Heritage Hospice, 1402 S Magnolia St Suite K, Hammond, LA 70403, 985-956-7127, if preferred.
Hester Fletcher Cogley, age 88, passed away on October 7, 2020. She was a native of Albany, LA, and a resident of Holden, LA. Hester was an active and longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and served as treasurer of her Sunday school class.... View Obituary & Service Information