Bernice Chancellor Thompson

She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Mandart Thompson; son Al Thompson (Angele); grandchildren Eugenie Thompson, Patrick Thompson (Kelly), and Timothy Thompson; sister Annie Kate Fetzer; brother Bill Chancellor as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Hattie and Gray Chancellor; brothers Edward, Cecil, James, and Robert Chancellor; and sister May John Schneider.

Bernice was born on March 8, 1927 in Laurel, Mississippi. After attending school in Vicksburg, Mississippi, she became a buyer for Fine Brothers Madison Department store in Laurel, as a buyer she made many trips to New York before meeting and marrying her beloved husband, Mandart.

Bernice was always a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was an extraordinary and talented woman who put grace, patience and love into everything she accomplished. She was a talented gardener, an accomplished artist, and a gifted seamstress in all forms of handiwork such as needle point, knitting, and crochet. She was also talented in upholstery and furniture refinishing.

Bernice’s southern charm was always on display in her kitchen where she enjoyed preparing meals for friends and family, especially her three grandchildren whom she adored.

For many years, Bernice and Mandart were active parishioners of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Ministers. She was the recipient of the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion in 2001 which recognized her contributions to the archdiocese.

Above all Bernice cherished her family, St. Philip Neri Church, her Catholic faith and love of the Lord.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70124 on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2:00pm. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.

For those so desiring donations may be made in her memory to St. Philip Catholic Ministers of the Poor, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70003.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com .