Mildred Norma 'Millie' Cockfield

Mildred Norma Gibson 'Millie' Cockfield passed away peacefully in Covington, Louisiana, on April 15, 2026, at the age of 90.

A native of Sulphur, Louisiana, Millie was a longtime resident of Metairie for 51 years before moving to Mandeville following the passing of her beloved husband of 51 years, James “Jimmie” C. Cockfield.

Millie was deeply devoted to her Catholic faith. For many years, she found great joy in volunteering at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Metairie, where she arranged flowers for the altar. She was an avid reader and spent much of her spare time writing poetry, singing, and dancing. Known for her quick wit and wry sense of humor, Millie remained a spirited presence even in her later years; in assisted living, she was often found singing and dancing, even from her wheelchair.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie; two sons, Paul B. Cockfield and James “Little Jimmy” R. Cockfield; her parents, Arnold and Paula P. Gibson; three brothers, Raymond, Russell, and Malcolm Gibson; and her sister, Mary “Joanne” Horton.

She is survived by her children: Mary Cockfield, Juliana Cloud (Tony), Matthew Cockfield (Laura), Anne “Lucia” Moscatello (the late Richard), Jude Cockfield, Heather Oster (Michael), Joshua Cockfield (Alicia), Noah Cockfield (Heather), and Seth Cockfield. She also leaves behind her brother, Kenneth Gibson (Melinda); sixteen grandchildren: Sarah, Benjamin, Ashley, Liana, Tyler, Paul, Jason, Hannah, Kyle, Luke, Adam, Clayton, Hope, Ava, Zoe, and James; and seven great-grandchildren: Ariana, Liliana, Emmett Avery, Owen, Navy, Emmett Lamar and Robin.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1505 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 12:30 with Visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Abbey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Right to Life Federation, Inc., 200 Allen Toussaint Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 (866-463-5433) or Donate to Protect Life & Help Moms! - Louisiana Right to Life. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at serenitycovington.com.

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