Louise Thompson

Sara Louise Thompson passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the age of 92. Louise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Thompson, her parents Joseph Raymond Aderholt and Nellie Alma Entrekin Aderholt, her brother, Joseph Raymond (“Red”) Aderholt, Jr. and her great granddaughter, Grace Marie Elm. Louise is survived by her daughter, Janet Ruddell (and husband Steve Ruddell), her son, Greg Thompson (and wife Carolyn Thompson), her granddaughter, Christie Elm (and husband Chris Elm) and great grandsons, Seth, Joel, Levi and Asher.

Louise was born on October 16, 1928, in Macon, GA. Louise grew up during the great depression, which was a challenging time in history. She said she knows the family struggled financially during that time, and she didn’t have a lot of nice things, but she always felt like she had everything she needed. She had fond memories of her parents and brother growing up, despite the numerous struggles caused by the Great Depression. She met the love of her life, Howard, during her teen years and refused to go out with him unless he attended Sunday School with her, which he did. That was the beginning of their lifetime walk together with the Lord. They developed a bond and love for each other that endured. They were married on September 4, 1948, and were blessed with two children in Atlanta, GA. Louise and Howard had a strong faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, and were very active in their churches in Atlanta and then Houston after moving in 1968 for Howard’s work.

Louise had several jobs throughout her life, working primarily as an office assistant and secretary. She was also a homemaker and very supportive of Howard. She was an amazing typist with a speed of 100 words per minute. Some of the companies she worked for include Southern Freight, Western Auto and the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.

Louise was very mechanically inclined and could build all types of things and repair all kinds of items. She built a Grandfather Clock that now sits in Christie’s foyer. She worked with Janet’s cheerleading team and coached her softball team. She never missed Greg’s baseball games. She took Janet and Greg everywhere they needed to go including their piano lessons. She loved watching and playing sports. She was a very good bowler. She was also an avid Astros fan and had them on television the night she passed.

Louise acquired a new name, “Mimi”, given to her by her granddaughter, Christie. Christie and Mimi were inseparable and their love for one another is immeasurable. They adored one another beginning the night Christie was born, as Mimi proudly held her new grandbaby in her arms. She never missed an event in which Christie was involved. She loved those great grandbabies just as much.

Louise loved her family unconditionally and was always willing to do anything for her loved ones. She welcomed Janet, Greg and Christie’s spouses into the family and treated them with love. She had the same feelings and dedication for her dear friends. There was almost nothing she could not do and there was nothing she would not do for family and friends.

She loved making ceramics throughout her life. She made numerous items and specialized in making Christmas trees for family and friends. Her family members all have her Christmas Trees that are proudly displayed knowing they were made from the heart.

Louise was always very active in her church: Indian Creek Baptist in Atlanta, Memorial Drive Baptist, West Memorial Baptist, First Baptist Roswell, GA and finally Houston’s First Baptist Church. She loved singing in the church choir. She was an avid attendee of Dayspring, her Ladies Bible Study class at Houston’s First Baptist. Her cheese grits were legendary and loved by the family and her class when it was her turn to bring food.

She dearly loved her relatives from both her and Howard’s families, many of which are still living in Georgia and Alabama. She had an especially close relationship with her niece, Nancy Giordano, who was her close companion during her time living in Roswell, GA.

She had numerous friendships that endured. She was especially close to Mary Jane Bator and Shirley Coppedge, who gave her love, friendship and support throughout her adult life.

Over the years, she had numerous caregivers that helped her with many things while she was living at her home as well as after she moved to Atria Cinco Ranch. Many of these caregivers became close friends that she loved and adored.

Louise had a great sense of humor. She was funny, clever and witty and she always made people around her laugh. She loved to whistle and hum songs. You always knew when Louise was nearby.

Everyone that knew Louise knew about her love and devotion for her precious and loyal companion, Sadie. Sadie also dearly misses her “Mommy”, but she has a new home with Greg, Carolyn and Gracie (also a Boston Terrier).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkwestheimer.com for the Thompson family.