Louise Thrift Obituary

The family of Louise Thrift of Blackshear, Georgia announces her passing on August 1, 2026. Louise, born on September 30, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Adam S. Hendricks and Cora Bell Hiott Hendricks; her husband Jimmy Edward Thrift, Sr.; her siblings, Nora Lee Raulerson (Dan), Earlene Anderson, Mae Corbitt (Barney), Charles Hendricks, Eddie Hendricks, Adam Hendricks and Jackie Hendricks; and her brother-in-law Dale Carter.

She is survived by: her children, Jimmy Thrift (Ida) of Blackshear, Carlos Thrift (Lisa) of Blackshear, Tony Thrift (Sandra) of Blackshear, Tammy Jones (Andy) of Blackshear, Mike Thrift (Karen) of Blackshear and Tina Taylor (Jamie) of Blackshear; her siblings, Jacklyn Carter of Gardi and Earl Bradham (Brenda) of Darien; her siblings-in-law, Anthony Anderson of Savannah, Nancy Hendricks of Waycross, Polly Hendricks of Jesup and Penny Hendricks of Brunswick; and her friend Peggy Crosby of Tennessee. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, 2909 Highway 203, Alma, Georgia 31510.