Sherry Thompson Obituary

Sherry Fritcher Thompson passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother as well as a caregiver to her mother and brother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Royce Thompson, and her father, Martin Fritcher. She is survived by two sons, their wives and grandchildren, Bill and Dorothy Thompson, Mia Luz, Lelia Lynn and Cali Rain from LaPorte, Texas and Mike and Brandi Thompson, Allie and Blakley. She is also survived by her mother, Stella Maranto Fritcher and her siblings, Jerry Fritcher, Marilyn Pickard and Carolyn Combs. Sherry graduated from Broadmoor High School in 1965. Following high school, she worked as a legal secretary for the law office of Brown, McKernan and Ingram for several years. She was then employed by Texaco/MOTIVA Refinery in Donaldsonville, LA. She retired from MOTIVA with thirty years of service. Sherry was an avid LSU Tiger baseball and football fan, a lifetime reader and an extremely talented quilt maker. She had an easy going pleasant nature and was always willing to help others~ she will be missed by many! A private "Rite of Burial" ceremony will be held for family members at her mothers' home this week, conducted by her cousin, Reverend Father Sam Maranto.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2017.
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Three score years back, the Braves had defeated the Yankees in the World Series, LSU was in route to a 5-5 season under coach Paul Dietzel, and the most personality laden, prettiest 5th grade girl in all of EBR Parish was Sherry Fritcher at Our Lady of Mercy school.
My sincerest sympathies and codolences go out to her sons, her mother, her other family members, and her friends. Please take comfort knowing that the Lord welcomes Sherry to his kingdon, where she will again be the Belle of the Ball.

Chuck Dirks
Flint, TX

October 22, 2017

Dear Fritcher family--just found out about Sherry's passing and want to express my family's sincere sympathy to you all--the times I saw Sherry she was always smiling and had kind words to say to everyone. She was always ready to do anything for anybody--and her deep love for you all was very obvious. You were all a very close family, and I know you all will miss her terribly....Godspeed, Sherry.

Mrs. Peggy O'Banion and family

October 18, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Sherry. For me she will always be young, beautiful and kind.

Mary Maranto

October 18, 2017

I am very sorry to hear about Sherry. My memories of Sherry and the whole Fritcher family run very deep and very long. May she rest in peace.

Jesse Davis

October 17, 2017

Dear "Aunt" Stella & Family: I am so very sorry to read of your daughter's death. I never met her, but have spoken on the phone with her from time to time when I would call for you. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. May God Bless all of you during this extremely difficulty time.

Marie Dimaio Noto

October 17, 2017

May family and friends find comfort in knowing that ALMIGHTY GOD and his son JESUS CHRIST care about you especially during this difficult time, and will give you the needed strength to endure the sorrow cause by death. Please read JESUS loving words found at MATTHEW 11:28-30. My sincere condolences to all family and friends.

MARCEL T

October 17, 2017

I am so sorry to learn of Sherry's passing. I lived in Broadmoor and went to Broadmoor High with Sherry, she was such a sweet person to all. God Bless Her and May She Rest in Peace. Prayers for her family. Charlene Foy Raymond

October 16, 2017

I will hold onto my memories of Sherry ~ she was such a sweet, giving sister always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what was needed. She will live on in our hearts and now rests in heaven with Jesus, free from her pain and suffering.
Sherry is now in a better place...
I love you, Carolyn

October 16, 2017

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