Edwina Cook Arcement passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Arcement. Loving mother of Debra Lapeyrouse (Nolan), Donna Deblonde (Hank), Dianne Dauterive (David), Dawn Arceneaux (Donald) and Dana Ricca (Joe). Daughter of the late Edward Cook Sr. and Rose Willhoft Cook. Sister of Doleres C. Ougel and the late Edward Cook Jr. Sister-in-Law of Peggy, Gail and Larry. Proud grandmother of Steven, Duane, Jennifer, Greg, David Jr., Jason, Daniel, Derek, Justin, Emily, Paige, and the late Rachael. Great grandmother of Steven Jr., Jonathan, Carter, Claire, Caroline, Pacey, Brielle, Ava and Gracie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Edwina was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish until 2005 when she relocated to Ponchatoula, LA. She was a member of the AARP Tammanard #5408. Edwina retired from K & B Drugstore where she was employed as an auditor. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.