Graveside services for Ola L. Thames, 79, of Gilbert formerly of Tallulah will be held 2 PM Saturday, December 21, 2019, in Harris Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Sykes officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.
Ms. Ola was born October 26, 1940 to the union of Johnnie and Lois Smith Thames and passed from this life on December 14, 2019, at Plantation Oaks Nursing Center in Wisner.
Ms. Ola enjoyed teaching, reading, and gardening her flowers.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Robert and Richard L. Thames and one sister Maxine Thames.
Survivors left to cherish her memory includes her five children: Billy J. Smith and wife Kelley of Vicksburg, MS, Debbie Carroll and husband Eddie of Crowville, Sheila Fussell and husband Tommy of Crowville, Lisa Norwood and husband Jimmy of Gilbert, and Joseph Smith of Gilbert. Also, left to cherish her memory are nine grandchildren: Brandon Carroll, Justin Carroll, Adam Fussell, Anna Fussell-Greer, Ashley Emfinger, Kyllie Minchew, Carley Smith, Billy Dean Smith, Summer Smith, and 13 great grandchildren; one sister Barbara Averett and husband Glenn of Tallulah; a numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com .

Graveside Service
Harris Cemetery
Saturday, December 21, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Crowville, LA