"For her worth is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10
Louella Thigpen Thompson, 88, of Madison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully surrounded by family at Select Specialty Hospital, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Born to parents, David and Sadie Thigpen on Sept. 5, 1933, in Greenville, she was the third of
seven children. In 1950, she met and married Wilbur Thompson, her loving husband of 40 years, until his death in 1990. After 15 years of marriage and being told by doctors they could never have children, God blessed them with the miracle of a son, Doug, who became her very reason for living. When Doug started school, Louella began her 29-year bus driving career with Madison County Schools, which would last until her retirement, in 2003. She was an active and involved mother, enjoying every second of Doug's school years, especially high school, when she managed THE GAME ROOM in downtown Madison, loving and mentoring teenagers along the way. She was affectionately known to many of them as "Mom." Louella was the perfect example of a Godly wife and mother, with a huge heart full of love, generosity and kindness for all. Her kind spirt shined through her eyes and her high-energy personality and smile were infectious.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Doug Thompson (Danise Watson), of Valdosta, Ga.; her long time and beloved companion, E.G. (Buddy) Fox, of Madison; sisters: Lorina Eakins, of Clearwater, Fla.; Myrtice Hagan and husband Harold; and Myrtle Partain, all of Lake Wales, Fla.; many wonderful nieces and nephews; and her two fur babies, Tom Tom and Lucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur Jerome Thompson; sister, Lilly Mae Moore; and brothers, Thomas Thigpen and W.H. Thigpen. Mrs. Louella was a loving wife, mother, companion, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.
...And God surely exclaims, "Welcome Home, good and faithful servant!"
Homegoing services for Mrs. Thompson will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Madison Church of God (Valdosta Highway), in Madison, with Pastor Jason Justice officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at the Greenville Cemetery, in Greenville.