Leodocia Milburn Pope Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leodocia Milburn Pope of Bunkie, Louisiana, who passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leodocia Milburn Pope to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Leodocia shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Leodocia farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Bennett and Ethel Maude Milburn Pope; and her sister Myrtle Pope Knoll. She is survived by: her cousins, James Ferguson Milburn of Bunkie and Murel Elise Trimble (James Trimble) of Alexandria; and her nephews, Dr. James Knoll, George Knoll and Charles Knoll. She is also survived by friends, cousins, and caregivers.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the David Haas Memorial Methodist Church (210 W Church St, Bunkie, LA 71322). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Pythian Cemetery (Pecan St, Bunkie, LA 71322).
In lieu of flowers, Leodocia's family requests that those desiring to make a donation in her memory please consider Bunkie Service League – 263 Lyles Rd. - Bunkie, LA 71322; David Haas Memorial Methodist Church – P.O. Box 680 - Bunkie, LA 71322 or St Jude – 501 St. Jude Place - Memphis, TN 38105 or http://www.stjude.org or a charity of your choice.
