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Jo Ann Thompson

1950 - 2022

Jo Ann Thompson obituary, 1950-2022, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1950

DIED

2022

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Jo Thompson Obituary

Jo Ann Thompson, age 71, passed away in Madison, Mississippi on January 28, 2022, after a battle with liver cancer. Jo Ann, a native of New Orleans, LA, was born on July 13, 1950, to the late Helen Johnson Thompson and Lawrence Boyer Thompson, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Judy Anna Thompson of Madison, Mississippi. Jo Ann was a retired Jefferson Parish teacher (Grace King) and taught part time at other local schools. She also worked at a local casino. Private graveside services will be held in New Orleans at St. Louis #2 Cemetery at a future date.

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Published by The Advocate on Feb. 2, 2022.

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Linda Sims Miner

February 9, 2022

So very sorry to hear of Ms. Thompson's passing. She was my typing teacher at Grace King, which gave me my career. My prayers are with her family.

Robin (Wade) Brookover

February 9, 2022

So sorry to read this. She and Judy were both the sweetest. Prayers for the family.

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Suzie Armand

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Kenny Skidmore.

February 5, 2022

Sorry to see this. Great teacher.

Monique Lapara

February 5, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of our teacher´s passing Mrs JoAnn Thompson.She was such a sweet soul always wanting help everything. You´re in our hearts thoughts & prayers. Monique Lapara Hibbs

Celeste B.

February 5, 2022

Judy, so sorry to hear about JoAnn. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

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