Louise was born to Mary and James Bonaparte, on September 26, 1917, in the Barr-Hill section of Berkeley County, SC. James Bonaparte died when Louise was an infant; Mary later married Louis Jager, who became the father that Louise knew. She attended the "One-room" public schools in Berkeley County through the 10th Grade; she completed high school, after rearing her five children, in the early 1970's. Louise and the Reverend Peter Louis West were joined in Holy Matrimony on April 27, 1939, by Rev. S. P. Warren. To this union five children were born: Flora, James, Anna Rebecca, George Louis and Sarah. Louise and Peter moved from the Fracine/Barr-Hill section (now under water, the Santee Canal) of Berkeley County to the Forty-One area, of Stephen, SC, in 1941, where she lived until her death. Louise was a devoted wife and mother; not only to her five children but to the two younger brothers of her husband; many others have called her Mother, over her long life. Her devotion was rooted in her steadfast faith in Jesus Christ and an unwavering love for people. Her industry and thrift is a part of her legacy; along with her keen mind and words of wisdom. She and Peter were people of the earth; they worked their land to provide for their children. They instilled in them the tenants of the Christian faith, a strong work ethic, the value of a good education and good citizenship. Louise's life as a Christian began with membership in Green-Hill Methodist Church; she later joined Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal Church in the late 1940's. She served in many roles in Good Shepherd including Sunday School teacher, Junior Warden and Class Leader. She was honored to be called one of the Mothers of the church. Good Shepherd was at the core of her life where she mothered and mentored many. Louise remained a loyal citizen of the Forty-One area for nearly seventy years where she was a leading member of the community, seeing many changes including the Fire Station. She was a Teacher's Aide in the Berkeley County Elementary and Secondary Schools. She was a loyal member of the Order of the Eastern Star; a member of the Minister's Wives of the Reformed Episcopal Church, and served in many other roles in the community. She was preceded in death by many, most notably her husband, the late Reverend Peter Louis West; her son, the late Right Reverend (Bishop) James Cortez West; her mother, Mary Jager-Jones; her brothers, James Bonaparte, Fred Jager and Louis Jager; sister, Julia Turner; and daughter-in-law, Mariam B. West. Louise leaves to mourn: her children, Flora Gethers (James), Moncks Corner, SC; Rev. Anna Rebecca West, Washington, DC; Rev. Dr. George L. West (Mary), and Sarah L. West, Guilford, CT; her grandchildren, Donovan Gethers (Jannie), Marina Gethers, Joseph Gethers (Elizabeth), Arnold Bernard West (Nadine), James C. West, Jr., Candace West and Roslyn Culver (Marcus); great-grandchildren, Markeith Lloyd, Marcus and Tina Culver; sisters-in-law, Alberta Montgomery (William), Leola West and Dorothy West; brother-in-law, Robert B. West; and a host of other relatives and friends.