Georgia Mitchell Cobena

Georgia Mitchell Cobena, Age 87, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. She left us peacefully with the prayers of her daughter and son at her side. Georgia was preceded in death by her Lawrence this past August. They shared a wonderful loving and devoted life together for 68 years.

Georgia was a resident of New Orleans for the past 52 years; she loved her gardens, and she also enjoyed expressing her family love through wonderful meals for family and friends she prepared there. Georgia was the eldest of four siblings, and was born in Delcambre, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents Clementine Campbell and Nicholas Mitchell, decedents from France and Scotland. She was preceded in death by her brother Hamilton of Delcambre, and is survived by her sister Jane Savoy of Dallas and Nicholas Jr of Delcambre.

Georgia and Lawrence had four children Georgette Cobena Lestrade, Michael Wayne Cobena, Randal Paul Cobena, and Jeffery Thomas Cobena. She will be dearly missed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her commitment to raising her family, Georgia worked part-time in office administration for 18 years with the Len T. Deloney Company in Algiers. Georgia always had an eye for detail and an artistic flair; she loved to paint and her home is filled with many of her paintings. She also loved to travel; she and Lawrence enjoyed visiting many European countries, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, and all across the U.S.

Georgia was a devout Catholic, a long-time parishioner at St. Andrew the Apostle in Algiers. She was thankful every day for the many blessing of her life. During retirement, Georgia was the lead vocalist and Lawrence was the violinist in their music group “Boots and Lace”. They brought joy and entertainment to many residents of retirement facilities across the Greater New Orleans area; they enjoyed playing many country/R&B favorites from the 1930s/40s/50s.

Georgia was socially active through the Welcome Neighbors group and for years she enjoyed writing the “Sharing and Caring” column in their newsletter. She was also active with the Ladies Guild, the Red Hat Divas, and with her bridge club. Georgia was very fond of her many friends within these clubs and always looked forward to the many fun events that brought her many years of joy and the sharing of love.

Georgia would talk often of how she followed her Mother’s mantra of “having compassion toward others, learning to accept what we cannot change, and living one day at a time”. She was blessed with a sparkle in her eye that she loved to share with everyone she met. May she rest in peace.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm, and will be followed by a Funeral Mass in the Chapel. Interment will take place at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton Street, New Orleans, LA 70131. All visitors must wear their own mask and keep a social distance. Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting: www.mothefunerals.com