Thelma

Thompson

Thelma was born on May 04, 1930 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Aubrey and Ollie Jackson Witcher. She had four sisters and two brothers. Thelma joined her husband, family, and Lord & Savior on the morning of Saturday October 31, 2026. She was 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Martin Thompson, her brothers Jack and JW Witcher, and her sisters Barbara Bonner, Vivian Baker, and Sybil Carter.

She is survived by her sister Geneva Farrington and husband Shel, her sons David Thompson & wife Sharon of West Monroe, Louisiana, Tommy Thompson & wife Melissa of New Ulm, Texas and Marty Thompson of Winter Springs, Florida. Four grandchildren: Lindsay Osbon & husband Chase of Montevideo, Minnesota, Jon Thompson of West Monroe, Louisiana, Anna Murray & husband Andy of Melbourne, Florida and Maddie Hochstetler & husband Blake of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Five great grandchildren: Connor, Ally, Piper, and Jeremiah Osbon and Georgia Rose Murray.

Thelma had two passions in life other than family which were helping others and quilting. Helping others was ingrained at an early age and refined during her time at Louisiana College and then at Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe, Louisiana. It continued with her going back to college in the late 1970’s to get a formal education degree to become a better tutor and mentor to so many young people in Shreveport.

Quilting was not just a hobby; it was an obsession. She was self-taught and had an attention to detail that resulted in wonderful pieces of art that she affectionately called “Thelma’s Treasures”. Her “Tree of Life” masterpiece resides in each of her children’s homes as does hundreds of other special, and cherished pieces.

She endured much in her life and had the resolve to be herself and be there for others always. She will be missed.

The family will have a small celebration of life but will forego formal funeral & services to honor her wishes.