A Life Remembered
Obituary
Judy Chelette Thomas, 72, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Oak Groves Nursing Home.
Judy was born on November 19, 1945 in Port Arthur to parents James Leo Chelette and Josie Marie (Leach) Chelette. She received a
Master’s Degree in Education from Lamar University and she taught in the Port Arthur area for many years. She sang in her family singing group The Chelette Sisters. Judy was a loving person who will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Judge Thomas A. Thomas, her brother, James Cary Chelette and her sister, Mary Jo Chelette Campbell.
She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Monte of Dallas and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
· 5:00 PM
– 7:00 PM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Funeral Service
Thursday, November 1, 2018
· 1:00 PM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Burial
Thursday, November 1, 2018
· 2:00 PM
Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, 77619
Messages of Love
From family and friends
David Green
April 4, 2022
May god bless you dearly for all the good things you have done for so many people,yours truly,david green student of the early 80's
Judy Cormier-Johnson
September 8, 2021
Mrs. Thomas was an amazing woman. Her office at Thomas Jefferson was always open to all her students. I was saddened to hear of her passing. Rest easy
Dixie R. Wiesen R.N.
January 9, 2019
ACQUAINTENANCE WITH JUDY CHELETTE THOMAS ENRICHED MY LIFE. KNEW HER FAMILY & ENJOYED THEIR SINGING TALENT. AT ONE TIME JUDY & I WORKED @T.J. HIGH SCHOOL. JUDY WAS GRACIOUS & KIND. PRAYERS WITH SUPPORT & LOVE, DIXIE WIESEN R.N.
Pat Lasalle
November 2, 2018
Dear Friends, Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Judy was a beautiful spirit and loving person, and I am lucky to have known her all these years.
Wayne Taylor
November 1, 2018
R.I.P. Thomas Jefferson High School 1964 Graduate. From the TJ Class of 62.
Michael Monte'
November 1, 2018
So sorry for your lost. Our families have been intertwined for so many decades and we have many pleasant memories. Our love and prayers go out to you and your extented family.
Beth Moreno
October 31, 2018
Judy was a beautiful, kind-hearted soul. We were roommates years ago as young teachers. She was loving and generous and had a wonderful sense of humor. She blessed many people in her life.
Beth Moreno
October 31, 2018
Judy was a beautiful, kind-hearted soul. We were roommates years ago as young teachers. She was loving and generous and had a wonderful sense of humor. She blessed many people in her life.
Rena Grossfield
October 31, 2018
Judy was a great friend in high school and a dear person. I will always remember her smile, her warmth and sense of humor. Her last years were unspeakably sad, but what a good life she led before Alzheimer’s stole her away from us. May she rest now in peace. Sympathy to Carolyn and family.
Danny Williams
October 31, 2018
Such a beautiful, wonderful and caring lady. I was very proud to have had Judy as a friend and neighbor along with Judge Thomas. She was devoted to her profession and the students. She will be missed by all that knew her. Now she rests in the grace and arms of God.
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