Anne Rivette Kragle

Anne Rivette Kragle passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 87. Anne was born on August 3, 1935 in Leonville, LA to the late Theophile and Sylvenne M. Rivette. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Kragle, Sr. Loving mother of George E. Kragle, Jr. (Donna), Katherine K. Brehm (Craig), Charles A. Kragle (Cindy), and James D. Kragle. Grandmother of Christopher P. Brehm, Courtney A. Brehm, Tyler J. Kragle, Thomas K. Kragle, Brandon A. Kragle, Megan Kragle, and Madison Kragle. Sister of Antoinette R. Hebert (Robert), and the late Denis Rivette, Emma Lou R. Luke, Adam J. Rivette, Thomas J. Rivette, and Raymond J. Rivette. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In 1949, the family moved to Opelousas, LA where Anne graduated from Opelousas High School in 1953. She was briefly married to Alexander “Bud” Coles in 1956, who preceded her in death in 1956. Anne raised her family in Metairie and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother as evidenced by the numerous family photographs that decorated her home. She loved getting together to play cards and walking with friends in the mall. Anne was devoted to her Catholic faith and was a faithful member of St. Ann Church and Shrine for many years. The family would like to give special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70001 on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with a Mass starting at 11:00 am followed by interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org is preferred.