Valerie Benson Hogan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Valerie Benson Hogan passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans and long time resident of Kenner. Val is preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband of 53 years Larry R. Hogan. Loving mother of Larry R. Hogan, Jr. (Genet), Patrick M. Hogan (Patricia) and Christine Bourdais (Armand) and grandmother of Chandler, Brennan, Blair, Patrick Jr., Matthew, Emily, Ryan, Rene, Reese and Rowan. Loving sister of Carol Benson Hogan of Mobile, AL. Valerie is preceded in death by her grandson William Lawrence Hogan, her brothers Robert Benson and Joseph Benson, her sister Miriam Whitman, and her parents Valerie and Robert Benson. A successful businesswoman for over 40 years, Valerie excelled at anything and everything related to interior design. She personally designed and manufactured whatever was requested of her by her clients. The ability to construct anything out of a roll of fabric came in handy as she was the personal seamstress for the family Mardi Gras costumes and wedding dresses. Hostess of countless family Christmas parties, crawfish boils and any other excuse for a party that involved getting the family together. Bring whatever you need but don’t worry about the roast. V has that covered. Always a willing and able babysitter of the grandkids when the parents needed a “break”. Val was an active member of St. Jerome Catholic Church during which time she received the Order of St. Louis Medal. She served on the Parish Council, was Choir Director and Music Leader as well as a member of the Alter Society. Prior to her time at St. Jerome she was an active member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. Due to the current coronavirus situation impacting everyone’s daily lives a Memorial Mass will be celebrated on a future date yet to be determined. As mom would say…we’ll get to it as soon as this damn virus thing is over.

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Valerie Benson Hogan

October 19, 1933 - March 26, 2020