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Leslie Evalyn Hodge

1968 - 2019

Leslie Evalyn Hodge obituary, 1968-2019, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1968

DIED

2019

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5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Leslie Hodge Obituary

Leslie Evalyn Hodge, 51, of New Orleans passed away at home on August 16, 2019. Born in Augusta, Georgia to Jo Dent and Elbert "Cliff" Hodge, Leslie grew up in Oxford, Mississippi. After moving to Jackson, Mississippi, Leslie graduated from St. Andrews Episcopal School where she was a National Merit Semi-Finalist and enjoyed cheerleading and performing in plays. Leslie spent her undergraduate career at Newcomb College of Tulane University and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. From Tulane she went to Dallas where she obtained her law degree from Southern Methodist University. After Law School, Leslie became a judge in Austin, Texas. Following that she practiced law for a number of years in New Orleans, most recently as a shareholder in the Brown Sims Firm. Leslie loved animals, especially her rescue dogs Walter and Pierre and cats Alfredo, Larry and Leon. Please consider donating to your favorite Animal Rescue Organization. Leslie is survived by her significant other, Cliff Barton of New Orleans; her parents, Jo and Cliff Hodge; her sister, Laura Hodge Daigle and Laura's husband, Jesse Nelson Daigle; her nephew, Clifton James Daigle and niece, Jolie Nelson Daigle, all of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jo Currie and Herbert Willis Dent and by her paternal great aunt, Rosa Jones Driver. The immediate family will gather for a memorial at a later date. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, 2019.
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I was shocked to hear of Leslie's passing. We were friends 20 years ago in Austin, TX, when we both worked at the TX Worker's Compensation Commission. Leslie was smart, wickedly funny, and fun. She'll definitely be missed.

Sharon Williams

Coworker

June 2, 2021

Cliff, Jo, Laura. Our deepest sympathies. Leslie was a great host when Shelley and I visited New Orleans.

Lee Ayres

Acquaintance

January 24, 2021

My deepest condolences to the Hodge family,
Thinking of you at this very sad time,
Janet (Shanks) Van Suntum

Janet (Shanks) Van Suntum

Family

August 30, 2019

Hi all- I was as shocked as you to hear of Leslie's passing. She and I were close in college but never saw much of each other after. She was a vibrant, funny, loving woman who always shared her knowledge in life and loved her friends, family and animals. She will be missed dearly. Condolences to Cliff and the Hodge family. I hope we can all mourn and support each other. We lost a real good one... RIP Leslie.

Pete Benjamin

August 23, 2019

What a light lost! I haven't talked to Leslie much since college but kept up through a few good mutual friends. She lived out loud - one of the most witty, hilarious, outrageous people - but always in a great way. Such a tragedy. Hoping for comfort and strength for those she left behind.

Sara Jane Klingaman

August 21, 2019

My sincere sympathy to the family. I worked with Cliff Hodge years ago at Phelps. So sorry. VJ Barham

August 20, 2019

I am absolutely heartbroken. Leslie was a dear friend. I met her through work and we shared a love for animals. Her personality and laugh were infectious. I truly enjoyed being in her company. She was one-of-a-kind. My thoughts and prayers are with Cliff and her family.

Karen Young

August 20, 2019

May your soul RIP with God.
~ Adele ~

Adele

August 19, 2019

You were an important step in my growth as an adjuster. Thank you for years of friendship and teaching. I hope you rest easy.

Roxanne Mercado

Coworker

August 19, 2019

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