ELLA THOMPSON

Ella “Maureen” Thompson, 81, of Texarkana, TX passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at St. Michaels Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on January 21, 1942 to the late Maurice and Ellen Hague. She attended Lafayette Jefferson High School. On November 28th, 1981 she married her husband Larry Thompson, who survives.

When her family was young, she enjoyed being a homemaker. She was also an avid bowler in her younger years where she met many life-long friends. After raising her children, she enjoyed a lengthy career in furniture sales, where she met a lot of people that became friends and family. In addition to bowling, she also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, visiting a casino and playing blackjack, sitting on her patio enjoying her flowers, and spending time with family and friends.

She is also survived by her children Carla Shoemaker of Texarkana, TX , Kenneth (Theresa) Shoemaker of Rochester, NY, and Mitzi (Terry) Cavin of New Palestine, IN. She has 6 grandchildren, Alex Shoemaker, Matthew Shoemaker, Brock Shoemaker, Shelby (Jason) Ledman, Patrick O’brien, and Caitlin (Josh) Burgess, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her sisters Betty Howard, Marda Peacock, and Clara Mccloud.

Family will receive friends from 7pm to 9pm Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at East Funeral Home-moores Lane.

Funeral service will be on December 7, 2023 at Sollerbaker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN at 11am with a visitation from 10am to 11am prior to service. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery in Lafayette, IN.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.