Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Thompson

She is survived by her husband Jessie Ray Thompson, her daughter Millie Thompson Ford and partner Steve Owens. Her grandchildren Stephanie Ford and partner Cacey Yost, Kara Ford and partner Brandon Rohrbach, and Kayla Whittington and husband David Whittington. Her nine great grandchildren Lenora Shafer, Justin Doughty, Angel Whittington, Nolan Whittington, Matilda Yost, Henry Ford, Emma Rohrbach, Myleigh Rohrbach, and Blakeleigh Rohrbach. Her brother Jeff Patterson and wife Toni Patterson, her brother Buddy Williamson, her sister Denise Williamson and her sister in Christ, Betty Dark.

Beth was an amazing woman. As a child she was known for her head full of curls, winning second place in the Little Miss Sunbeam contest. She was a loving big sister to her younger siblings.

As a young woman she was a devoted wife, supporting her husband of 57 years in his many endeavors, whether he was bus driving, roofing, or farming, she always had a hot meal ready for him. She was an adoring mother to her daughter, starting the PTA at her school.

Beth was the best grandmother there ever was, having her three granddaughters for sleepovers full of snacks and crafts.

Beth was most proud of her great grandchildren, doting on them every chance she got with love and affection. She lived in the present and was very involved with her greatest loves; she never missed a game, cheer competition, field day, or other celebration.

Beth was a woman of many hobbies and just as many talents. She could often be found in the flower bed, caring for her pansies, roses, and clematis. She made cakes for countless birthdays and weddings, teaching her eldest granddaughter how to decorate them, too. She was a member of the Country Diamonds line dance team, where she performed all over the region, including the Red River Revel. She spent some years as an ostrich farmer, decorating the eggs for craft shows. No matter what crazy things she was doing, she was doing it with her best friend and “partner in crime”, Betty Dark. She was a Godly woman and a proud member of Bellaire Baptist Church for over fifty years. She loved her church family dearly.

Beth was many things to many people. A lover, a mother, a Mommaw, a confidant, a friend. She will be greatly missed.

A visitation will be held at Bellaire Baptist Church, located at 1210 Bellaire Blvd., Bossier City, Louisiana, 71112, on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton.

Honoring Beth as pallbearers will be Steve Owens, Cacey Yost, David Whittington, Brandon Rohrbach, Duane Huddleston and Mike Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Doughty, Henry Ford and Nolan Whittington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Senior Adult Ministry and Building Fund at Bellaire Baptist Church.