Wilma Dean "Cotton" Duffey

A memorial service celebrating the life of Wilma Dean “Cotton” Duffey, 84, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mrs. Duffey was born on April 16, 1941, in Columbia, Louisiana and passed away on Christmas Day 2025 at her residence.

Wilma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Before her retirement, she was a bank teller for Central Bank. She leaves behind a legacy woven with love, creativity, and the simple joys that made life beautiful. She was a woman whose presence could turn an ordinary day into something memorable, whose warmth filled every room she entered, and whose generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

A gifted cook, Wilma expressed her love through the meals she prepared each dish crafted with care, tradition, and a touch of her own magic. Her kitchen was a gathering place, a sanctuary of comforting aromas and heartfelt conversation. Friends and family will forever remember the way she could bring people together around a table, creating moments that lingered long after the plates were cleared.

Wilma found joy in nurturing life, whether through her flourishing garden or the relationships she tended with equal devotion. Her garden was her canvas bursting with color, fragrance, and the quiet beauty she cultivated with patient hands.

Her talent for decorating transformed her home into a place of warmth and welcome. Every corner carried her thoughtful touch, every detail chosen with intention. She had a gift for creating spaces that felt like an embrace cozy, inviting, and filled with personality.

Above all, Wilma loved to entertain. Hosting guests was not just an activity for her; it was an expression of who she was. She delighted in opening her home, sharing laughter, stories, and the comfort of good company. Her hospitality was effortless, her joy contagious, and her gatherings unforgettable.

Wilma’s life was a tapestry of kindness, creativity, and heartfelt connection. She leaves behind cherished memories, blooming gardens, and countless moments of joy that will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, James Duffey; father, Elwyn Oliver; mother, Lena Oliver; sister, Billie Oliver; and son, Jon Lavelle Duffey.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her daughters, Cami Brack and Debra Holmes and husband, Dan; seven grandchildren, Traci Dunn, Valerie Dunn, Jon Holmes, David Holmes and wife, Andrea, Laura Bitar and husband, Ziad, Joshua Holmes (Jessica Barrerra), and Destiny Holmes; fourteen great grandchildren, Carter Graham, Clancy Graham, Olivia Valentine, Seth Holmes, Zach Holmes, Myra Holmes, Connor Holmes, Sean Holmes, Eli Bitar, Amara Bitar, Enok Bitar, Lucy Holmes, Lilith Holmes, and Tianah Holmes.