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October 26, 2009Posted Friday, October 23, 2009
Guelda “Boots” Thomas, a native of Ardmore, Okla., and a resident of Berwick, La., died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
“Boots” is survived by her husband, James O. “J. O.” Thomas; four daughters, Tammie Mayon and husband “Tim” of Berwick, Janice Fabre and husband Everett of Bayou Vista, La., Renee Judice and husband Ricky of Loreauville, and Nelda Guidry and husband “Eddie” of Patterson, La.; 10 grandchildren, Jonathan Mayon, Jennifer Mayon Hawthorne, Brandon and Garret Daigle, Jason, Mark, Ryan and Nathan Judice, Shelly Mayon and “P. J.” Bailey; one brother, Joe Turman and wife Faye of Tallequah, Okla.; and one sister, Frankie Benton of Van Alstyne, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Donald and Gae Marshall Turman; one brother, Don Turman; and one grandchild, Kimberly Mayon.
“Boots” as she was affectionately known, lived life to the fullest and loved to make other people happy. Her green thumb kept her happy while growing plants for herself and for others. She was also an excellent cook and baker as all of her family and friends looked forward to her cookies and cakes. Her miniature tea cup collection is second to none and so are her poems that she composed and passed on to the person about whom she wrote. She enjoyed camping and traveling at a younger age and one her most recent joys was to go shopping and eat out. She also enjoyed music in the easy listening soft rock style.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Twin City Funeral Home. The funeral service conducted by Rev. Jarrod Hawthorne and assisted by Rev. Marty Harden will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
