ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SONNIER, MILDRED BANKS 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Sunday, March 19, 2017

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SONNIER, MILDRED BANKS 
August 29, 1934 - March 19, 2017

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Mildred Sonnier passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2017. 

A native of McAlister, OK, she was born on Wednesday, August 29, 1934 to Alice 
May Perry and Willis Samuel Banks and was a resident of the 
Covington/Mandeville area for over 20 years.

Millie leaves behind her husband, wonderful father and devoted grandfather, 
Andrew Sonnier. He was her mentor, best friend and the love of her life. Her 
love was overwhelming for her grandchildren, “For I shall live within you 
forever” – Natalie M. Chosa, Carla A., Katie S. and Sam T. Chosa. They were the 
light of her life. Two sons survive her - Michael S. and Carl G. Chosa. She 
also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors to 
mourn her death and would like to be remembered as a thoughtful and generous 
wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, for she loved you so.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson – Mickey Chosa; seven 
brothers – Clifford, Leonard, Willis, Ted, Norman, Andrew and Carl Banks; and 
five sisters – Elsie, Grace and Beverly Banks, Mary Douglas, Elizabeth Floyd 
and Florence Gentile.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral services at 12:00 Noon on 
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. 
Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours on Saturday will begin at 10:00 AM.

Interment in the mausoleum at the Mandeville Cemetery will immediately follow 
services.

In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to the Louisiana Chapter of the 
Alzheimer’s Association,

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