Jessie Thompson

Jessie Mary Brown Thompson, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 103. She graduated from LSU in 1936 with a Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Music and was a Unit Manager for Stanley Home Products for many years. She devoted a lifetime of playing piano for church services and most recently played at Bon Lieu Church of God of Prairieville. Jessie made a commitment to the Lord to be a devout child of God since September 29, 1929. She authored a book, Mrs. Jessie's Century, which is a collection of short stories about her life with The Lord. As an artist, she has done many special paintings. She is survived by her step grandson, Don Gilman, (who she helped raise) his wife Allyson, step great grandchildren, Jessie, (namesake), Cody & Henry Gilman; step-daughters, Laura Thompson Parker and Garnett Thompson; step-son, Roy Thompson; nephew, Charles W. "Charlie" Brown; great nephew, Benjamin Renda; special friend Laura Elisar, and a large extended family. Jessie is preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel "Sam" Augustus McCarroll, Sr.; son, Samuel "Sammy" Augustus McCarroll, Jr.; her second husband, Wilford L. Thompson,Jr. ; her parents, Charles F. A. and Charlotte "Lottie" Mackenzie Brown; brothers, Charles Alexander Brown and James Wallace Brown (infant); step-daughter, Barbara Thompson; niece, Joyce Brown Renda. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales from 5 pm until 9 pm. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales from 9 am until a life celebration service at 10 am, celebrated by Rev. Tim Hicks. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Lieu Church of God, 14059 Young Road, Gonzales, LA 70737 or your favorite charity . Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.