Melba Jean Odom Thompson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melba Jean Odom Thompson of Ruston, Louisiana, who passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Jean Odom Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Odom and Lillian Odom; and her spouse C. R. Dickie Thompson. She is survived by: her brother Dale Wiley Odom; her children, Teri Thompson Schalewski (Mike) of Bossier City, Scott Thompson (Rita) of Ruston, Russ Thompson (Ann) of Ruston and Clay Thompson (Laura) of Argyle, Texas.; her grandchildren, Greg Thompson (Jennifer), Cole Thompson (Kalen), Mary-Arthur Plette (Michael), Andie Thompson, Hunter Thompson (Maura), Henry Thompson and Luke Thompson; and also, Grant Thompson, James Thompson, Lucy Plette, Sam Plette and Kolter Ramsey Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church Sanctuary Building fund.
