Evelyn "Cookie" Champagne Elwell

April 2, 1943 - October 7, 2020

Evelyn “Cookie” Champagne Elwell passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Beloved wife of Thomas “Tom” A. Elwell. Loving mother of Brian Keith Elwell and Kevin John Elwell (Kelly). Grandmother of Taylor Elwell and Hayden Elwell. Daughter of the late Evelyn Sherlock Champagne and Elmo Champagne. Sister of Joan Morgan (Ronnie), Carol Broussard, Tommie Lynn Champagne and the late Elmo Champagne, Jr. (Rhodi) and Bobby Champagne (Denise). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cookie was a true “Sparkle” in this world. She was known as “E” to her grandchildren and their friends. She graduated from Nicholls high school in 1960 and was married to Tom in 1962. She enjoyed a successful career with Home Interiors where she became a Senior sales manager. After retiring “for about 15 minutes", Cookie joined Tom in his company, Creative Images Photography. Together they built it into a successful business. After retirement they spent lots of time traveling and enjoying life, which she did to the fullest. Cookie was a loving, caring person who would offer encouragement to anyone who needed it. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Cookie’s name. We would like to thank the people of Heritage Hospice for their care. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com