Sudie Mae Thompson

Sudie Mae Bullock Thompson, age 98 passed away on September 19, 2008 at her home in Ajax, Louisiana after a lengthy illness. She was the oldest daughter of Uber and Ella Bullock of Ajax. Her husband, Joe Henry Thompson died August 27, 2008 only ten days before her death. They were married for seventy years. They were preceded in death by a son, Joe Henry Thompson, Jr. who died in a plane crash on April 16, 1963. Sudie is survived by two sisters: Grace Bullock Gentry of Natchitoches, La., Marsene Bullock Beattie of Denver City, Texas and two brothers: U.S. Bullock, Jr. of Natchitoches, La. And Jerry Dean Bullock of Houston, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by four brothers: A.O. Bullock of Casper, Wy., William J. Bullock of Natchitoches, La., John W. "Buster" Bullock of Wimberley, Texas and Ernest W. Bullock of Sherman, Texas. Sudie and Joe lived many years in Levelland and Plains, Texas. She retired from the Agricultural Extension Service in that area, she was well known to many people who welcomed her into their homes. She was devoted to her family and she was admired and loved by all who knew her. Services will be at Blanchard-St. Denis at 11:am on Saturday with a visitation period from 9:00 to 11:00 am.