Mrs. Louise P. Thomas was born on February 15, 1932 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Sarah Pope.

Louise was married to James H. Thomas for over 50 years, until his passing in 2009. She lovingly cared for her husband, their two sons and her home. Additionally, she cared for and provided childcare for numerous children for over fifty years, and they lovingly called her grandma.

Louise was a member of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church and served in the areas of Deaconess, Prayer Ministry, Missionary, Gospel Choir, and Nursing Home Ministry. She volunteered on the Suicide Prevention Hotline and was also a member of the Mahalia Jackson Social Club.

Louise was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and friend who never met a stranger.

Mrs. Louise P. Thomas transitioned to her heavenly home on January 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Thomas; son, Mitchell Thomas; her mother, Sarah Pope; brothers: James Pope and Wallace Mitchell Pope; grandson, Kevin Hauser; great-granddaughter; and daughter-in-law, Shirley Thomas.

Louise leaves to mourn her memories a loving and devoted son, Michael Thomas of the home; cousin, Charles and Catherine Bethea, who she raised as a son; five grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; special niece, Patricia (Daniel) Joyce; two devoted goddaughters, Bonita Crosby and Jackie Ferguson; a host of other family and friends.

There will be no public viewing of Mrs. Thomas. Service will be private.