Louise Thomas, 72

June 21, 1953  –  March 22, 2026

Louise Thomas was born June 21, 1953, to the late Etoy Pulliam, but she was raised as a daughter by her maternal grandparents, Sammie Pulliam and Katie Isbell Pulliam in Houlka, Mississippi.

She professed her faith and hope in Christ at an early age and united with Thompson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where she remained a member until her death.

Louise received her education in the Chickasaw County School System where she received a high school diploma certification. Later in life, Louise united in matrimony to Alton Thomas, Jr. In that union, one son was born, Marcus Terrial Thomas.

Louise Thomas worked at Seminole Manufacturing in Houston, Mississippi, for 13 years, and Landmark and American Furniture for a combined 25 years in Pontotoc, Mississippi, as a sewer until she retired. Louise loved to plant flowers and do yard work. She loved to spend time with her grandkids and family. She was also a faithful member of Thompson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal, where she served as a stewardess emeritus until she passed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Thomas, Jr.; mother, Etoy Pulliam; maternal grandparents, Sammie and Katie Pulliam; two sisters, Diane Powell and Mary Pulliam; one brother, Sammy Otis Isbell; and one brother-in-law, George Garrett.

To lovingly remember and to cherish her memory is her son, Marcus Terrial Thomas (Ladaysha); three sisters, Ida Bell Berry of Houlka, Mississippi, Delois Garrett, and Gracie Terrell of Pontotoc, Mississippi; four brothers, Charles (Iris) Pulliam, Leroy Pulliam, Melvin (Levada) Pulliam, and Willie Van Pulliam all of Houlka, Mississippi; five grandchildren that her life revolved around, Nariyah Thomas, Gabriel Thomas, Morgan Willis, Ariana Johnson, and Milani Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Payton Mortuary. Funeral service will be Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Thompson Chapel C.M.E. Church, 937 County Road 308, Houlka, MS 38850.

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