Mrs. Shirley Thomas Lumpkin

Mrs. Shirley Thomas Lumpkin obituary, Bogalusa, LA

Mrs. Shirley Thomas Lumpkin

Shirley Lumpkin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown-McGehee Funeral Home on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Mrs. Shirley Thomas Lumpkin, age 90, passed away in Bogalusa, LA, October 9, 2025. She was a life-long resident of Washington Parish and retired from the Bogalusa City School System. Mrs. Shirley was a simple country lady, who enjoyed traveling and the simple things in life.
She is survived by two sons: Richard Lumpkin and William B. Lumpkin, III; three grandchildren: Shelby (Kayla), Marie, and Hayrane; three great-grandchildren: Sandra, Oakley, and Waylon; two sisters: Agnes Edwards (Freddie) and Margie George; a daughter-in-law: Kathy Crain; and a daughter by love: Melody Pounds.
Mrs. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband: William B. Lumpkin; her parents: Seamon and Betty Thomas; one son: Delton Thomas; a daughter: Billie Marie Thomas; three grandchildren: Adam, Delton, and Joel; two brothers: Ilos Thomas and Ellis Thomas; one sister: Ada Jenkins; and a daughter-in-law: Sandy Lumpkin.
Brown-McGehee was entrusted with final arrangements.

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