Ella Virginia Geedy, age 86, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Ella was a loving and devoted housewife who found great joy in caring for her family. She was known for her warmth, kindness, and a heart full of love for her children and all who knew her. Ella cherished her family deeply, and her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Ella is survived by her son, William F. Geedy Jr. (Melody); her daughter, Debra Geedy Adkins (Roger); and her son, Shane Ferguson. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Jessie Fortuna, Chassidy Kyle, Devanely Geedy, Denver Geedy, Stacie Smith, Robert Greer, Stephen Mitchell, Ashley Lewiston, Jonathan Geedy, Jeremy Geedy, K.C. Powers, and Cameron Ferguson.
Ella was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Geedy Sr.; her daughter-in-law, Lisa Ferguson; her daughter, Billie Smith (Buddy); and her daughter, Patricia Ferguson.
She will also be dearly missed by several other relatives and friends whose lives she touched with her love and compassion.
A visitation will be held for Ella on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. A celebration of life will follow at 10:00 AM, with a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Ella will be laid to rest in Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park, American Heritage, Lot 128. Serving as pallbearers are William Geedy Jr., Jeremy Geedy, Jonathan Geedy, Shane Ferguson, Jessie Fortuna, and Mike Davis.
In honor of Ella’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of choice.