Joyce Thigpen Obituary
The passing of Joyce Thigpen of Lake Charles, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 20, 2025 at the age of 95. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Thigpen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her significant other Newton J. Thigpen, Sr.; and her sons, Jerrell Thigpen, Rev. John Thigpen, Ernest Thigpen and Rodney Thigpen.
She is survived by: her family Joyce; and her children, Donald Thigpen (Peggy) of Lake Charles, LA, Joyce Richard of Lake Charles, LA, Debbie Thigpen of Houston, TX, Dennie Thigpen of Lake Charles, LA, Virgil Thigpen of Kinder, LA, Ricky Thigpen of Houston, TX, Charlotte Leatherwood (Darrin) of The Woodlands, TX and Tracy Thigpen of Houston, TX. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Apostolic Temple (2711 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Creel Cemetery (1132 Camp Pearl Rd, Reeves, LA 70658).
