Obituary of Lou Cofield

Lou Liles Cofield, 86 of Raleigh passed away on April 21, 2014, after seven years of declining health.

Born March 28, 1928 in Wake County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Geddes Liles and Pearl Liles. She was the youngest of seven children. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Cofield on April 22, 2013.

Lou is survived by her loving family, daughter and son-in-law, Cecilia and Bryan Upchurch; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Marlu and Greg Bolton; older sister Nell Bailey and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Lou's in-home caregivers for their loving care over the years. In June of 2013, she moved into the Reminiscence Community at Brighton Gardens, Raleigh. We thank Brighton Gardens' entire staff of kind, compassionate and loving caregivers and administrators. Before dementia completely took over her mind, Lou stunned everyone with her knowledge of the Big Band music and trivia. She loved to talk and made friends everywhere she went. Until recently, she remembered everyone's name. We also thank Hospice of Wake County for their compassionate care in her last days.

A private Memorial Service will be held at Montlawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lou's name to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or Alzheimer's Association-

Eastern North Carolina, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110 Raleigh NC 27612.

Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC. Condolences can be made at www.montlawn.com