Andrea Griggs Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Andrea Griggs of West Monroe, Louisiana, born in Rayville, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 25, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Eliase "Curly" and Rose Mae Miller Oglesby; her husbands, Billy Wayne Heckford, Sr. and Harold G. Griggs; and her siblings, Peggy James of Granbury, Janice Caison of Shallotte, Alfred Oglesby, Jr. of West Monroe, Brenda MeHalko of Villa Hills, Sharon Smith of West Monroe, LaDonna Brooks of Orange Park and Leisa Oglesby-Tucker of Shreveport.
She is survived by: her son Billy Wayne Heckford, Jr.; her stepchildren, Kay Bishop (Wade) of West Monroe, Kathy Sadler (Bryan) of West Monroe and Jay Griggs of Chatham; her grandchildren, Brandy Bostick (Caleb), Jacob Heckford (Rachel), Annalee Armstrong (Blaine) and Mallorie McKinney (Bailey Green); and her stepgrandchildren, Ashley Walker (Kyle), Jason Bishop (Britany), Crystal Carter McDougle (Trey), Jeremy Griggs, J. J. Griggs and Rachael Clayton. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 29th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the McClendon Baptist Church (206 Downing Pines Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 29th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, September 29th 2024 at the Home Into the Arms (8729 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291).
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Billy W. Heckford Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Louisiana at Monroe or to The Gideons International.
