Jimmie Joyce Bates Thomas Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jimmie Joyce Bates Thomas (Ringgold, Louisiana), born in Vidor, Texas, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at the age of 76. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmie Joyce Bates Thomas to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Prentice Bates and Bessie Bates; and her husband Jerry G. Thomas, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Jeri Maulucci (Gene) of Ellijay, GA, Leigh Cathey of Arcadia, LA, Ginger Pickett of Arcadia, LA, Stephanie Kidd (David) of Ringgold, LA and Jay Thomas (Sherese) of Shreveport, LA; her siblings, Sylvia Smith of Arcadia, LA, Jackie Bates (Olivia) of Arcadia, LA, Donnie Bates (Betty) of Arcadia, LA, Patricia Bates of Shreveport, LA, Jeanette Bates of Springhill, LA, Freddie Wayne "Bo" Moore of Covington, LA, Claudine Pintor (Phil) of Bossier City, LA and Carolyn Patterson (Phil) of Covington, LA; her sister-in-law Becky Thomas of Minden, LA; her grandchildren, Brandon Cathey (Courtney), Hannah Farnell, Dylan Pickett, Zack Pickett, Morgan Scafani (Tom), Maddie Cathey, Andrea Childers (Brock), Nick Thomas, Brent Burnham (Brooke) and Jennifer Flannery (Bryan); and her great grandchildren, Kyleigh Cathey, Brantley Cathey, Paislee Cathey, Lainey Childers, Faith Childers, Grace Scafani, Kathryn Flannery, Jessica Flannery and Baylee Burnham. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.