Sampson Cola

1930 - 2023

Sampson Cola, a resident of New Orleans, LA since 1952, passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 93. He was a native of Napoleonville, LA, born on January 30, 1930 to his loving parents, the late Thomas and Orealia Cola. Sampson was the beloved husband of the late Warnetta Reed Cola for 47 years; cherished father of Staford Cola (Lillian), Charleslyn Cola Powell (Robbin), Darryl Cola (Gaynell), Wayne Cola (Eva), Malcolm Bruce Cola (Yevette) and bonus son Michael Harris (Dianne); adored grandfather of Nicole Cola Barard (Brandon), Trinice Cola Rose (Jonathan), Stephanie Cola Spurling, Stephen Cola, Rebecca Cola-Johnson (Larry), Dr. Charnetta Robinson, Gregory Cola Jr., Joshua Cola (Tchanavian), Waniva Cola Walker (Alvin), Courtney Cola, Quentin Cola, and Shayne Cola; 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; brother of Rosetta Cola Johnson (Rev. Matherne), Edward Cola, and beloved by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was the patriarch of the family, and leaves with them many memories that will be forever cherished. Sampson could always be found fishing, playing cards, playing bingo, dining out, cooking up tasty cajun dishes, and entertaining others with his funny childhood stories. Sampson was preceded in death by his wife Warnetta Read Cola, son; Gregory Cola,Sr., grandson Darryl Eugene Cola, great-granddaughter Gabriaelle Cola, mother; Orealia Cola, father; Thomas Cola Sr., brothers Alvin Cola, Thomas Cola Jr., Louis Cola, Lonnie Cola, Naymon Cola, and Roland Cola; sisters Alma Cola Hamilton, Ruby Cola Hamilton, Myrtle Cola Hickerson, and Shirley Cola Clark. He was a member of the Historic Second Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Service starting at 10:00 a.m. at Historic Second Baptist Church located at 2505 Marengo St., New Orleans, LA 70115. Rev. Robert B. Jackson officiating. Interment: First Israel Baptist Church Mausoleum, 7104 Hwy. 308, Belle Rose, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., 2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign online guest book, please visit www.estellejwilsonfh.com.