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Arlene Coltora Obituary

Arlene Jourdan Coltora passed away on September 8, 2022 in Marrero, LA. She was born on May 30, 1942 in Folsom, LA to the late William E. Jourdan and Mamie Willie Jourdan. Arlene was the beloved wife of John Franklin Coltora for 62 years. She was the loving mother of Jeffery Coltora (Sheree Matherne Coltora) and Jennifer McGinnis (Denman McGinnis). Arlene was the proud grandmother of Julie and Jonathan Coltora, and Denman and Maddy McGinnis. She was born one of eight children. Arlene is survived by her sisters Donis Jenkins and Shirley Jourdan Watkins, and brother, J.B. Jourdan. Arlene was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow the service at Allison Cemetery, Folsom, LA. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2022.

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Flo Brown

September 15, 2022

So sorry for your loss.

Margie Camardelle

September 12, 2022

Jennifer, I'm so sorry to see that your Mom passed away.
My heart goes out to You, your brother and your families.
Your Mom & I have been friends since you & Paul were cheerleaders at Ellender Middle.
My Prayers for you All & Your Mom. May She Rest in Peace.
Ms. Margie

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September 11, 2022

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