Ms. Louise celebrates with family on her 83rd birthday On December 13, 2009, family members gathered to celebrate Ms. Louise West Hodges’ 83rd birthday. Ms. Louise and the late Mr. Early West lived and raised their family in Colquitt. Currently, Ms. Louise resides in Brinson. She has nine children, 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Ms. Louise’s children include Jimmy West, Betty West Reagan, Patricia West Forrester, Janice West Cooksey, Patsy West Worthington, Alice West Jarvis, Steve West, Tommy West, and Vicky West Bush.