Mrs. Ollie Chambers Coney, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Chester Chambers was born June 14, 1931 in St. Landry, Louisiana. She departed this life June 26, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. passing peacefully at home.
Ollie was baptized at Little Bethel Baptist Church St. Landry, Louisiana at an early age. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for many years.
She received her B.A. Degree from Southern University A&M College and did further study at Louisiana State University.
Ollie was an employee of the St. John Parish School System for 1 year, Evangeline Parish School System 4 years, and Calcasieu Parish School System for 22 years. She was affiliated with the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association.
Ollie was married to the late Dr. Charles E. Coney in 1957, to this union two children were born. She was a devoted wife and a loving Mother.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful Memory: two Children Charles E. Coney, Jr (Rene) Atlanta, GA, Dr. Valerie Coney Baton Rouge, LA, two Grandsons Phillip and Myles Coney, one Sister Mildred Pipes, 2 sister in-laws Betty Chambers, and Evelyn Martson Baton Rouge, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Chester & Mildred Chambers, husband Dr. Charles E. Coney, Sr., three brothers Chester, Millard and Lionel Chambers and one sister Eartha Proctor.
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