Lula Leoner (Wilson) Cooksey (1933 - abt. 1990)

Born 1933 in Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Died about 1990 at about age 57 in Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Lula was born in 1933. She was the daughter of William Wilson and Alphia White. She passed away about 1990.

1940 United States Federal Census^[1] Name: Learna L Wilson [Leorna L Wilson] Age: 7 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: Tennessee Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Home in 1940: Hardeman, Tennessee Map of Home in 1940: Hardeman, Tennessee Inferred Residence in 1935: Hardeman, Tennessee Resident on farm in 1935: Yes Sheet Number: 15A Attended School or College: Yes Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade Neighbors: View others on page Household Members Age Relationship

• Willie H Wilson 49 Head
• Alphia A Wilson 49 Wife
• Ray A Y Wilson 18 Son
• Nancy E Wilson 16 Daughter
• Hattie O M Wilson 14 Daughter
• James L Wilson 10 Son
• Learna L Wilson 7 Daughter
• George N Wilson 25 Son
• Lilly L Wilson 20 Daughter-in-law

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Name: Lula Leona Cooksey

Gender: Female

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1933

Birth Place: Toone, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 9 May 2008

Death Place: Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Cemetery: Twin Pines Cemetery

Burial or Cremation Place: Holden, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

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Spouse: Lonnie J Cooksey

Children: Lonnie J Cooksey

Lula Leona Wilson "Mama" Cooksey was the most precious wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend anyone could ever have. At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008, "Mama" Cooksey, a licensed Pentecostal minister, became an angel in heaven at the age of 75. She was a native of Toone, Tenn., and resided in Baton Rouge for 30 years before moving to Independence. "Mama" Cooksey was well-known as being the lead guitar player for the Cooksey Family Gospel Singers. Being the First Lady of Bluegrass music for Louisiana, she was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. "Mama" Cooksey was a member of the Faith Apostolic Church and she lived the life she professed. She is survived by the love of her life for 58 years, L.J. Cooksey Sr., Independence; a son, L.J. "Butch" Cooksey Jr. and his wife, Charlene, Independence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and D.L. Hudson Jr., of Holden, and Cathy and Junior Carrier, of Independence. "Mama" Cooksey is also survived by a sister-in-law, Audrey Wilson, of Central; numerous nieces and nephews; eight cherished grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Seven sisters, six brothers and several nieces and nephews preceded her in death. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the Faith Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Holden on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. with visitation beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Conducting the religious services will be the Rev. Marlin Arceneaux assisted by the Rev. Marvin Wilson and Sister Margie Sullivan. Interment will be in Twin Pines Cemetery. She will be sadly missed by all those who were honored to be a part of her life. Condolences and other information available online at http://www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond.

Published in The Advocate on 5/11/2008.

Sources

1. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census; Year: 1940; Census Place: Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03900; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 35-22

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