Joan Ethel Moore Dudrow Thompson

Joan Moore Dudrow Thompson

Age- 89

Joan Moore Dudrow Thompson was born on February 2, 1936 in Bath, Maine and passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Houma, Louisiana, on May 9, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her mother; Betty Lemen Dudrow, father; John F. Moore, Jr., beloved stepfather; Dan Dudrow, older sister; Ann Dudrow Platt Terhes, twin sister; Jill Dudrow McKinney Biggs and brother Pete Dudrow.

Joan is survived by her husband Dale C. Thompson, Sr., children; Dale C. Thompson, Jr. (Annette), Margaret Lee (Mark), Liz Robards (Hank), Scott B. Thompson, and Claude D. Thompson (Amy). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one younger brother, Dan Dudrow, Jr.

"Mumsie" as she was affectionately called, was happiest when she was surrounded by her family. She always called her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, her "treasures". Her greatest joy was raising her five children while loving and supporting her husband Dale, "Pops", calling it the most honorable and fulfilling thing that she ever did.

Joan attended LSU and preformed ballet there and was a member of the Chi Omega sorority.

Joan's interests included reading, making crafts, singing hymns and being a wife, mother and homemaker. She was a great gift giver and always made sure that all of her family received just the right presents.

Joan was a longtime active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Houma, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School.

The Thompson family would like to thank Dr. Dickie Haydel, Haydel Hospice, Patti Voss, Keith Weisheit, Mimi Barker and Kristen Wilkerson for their excellent care. The family would also like to extend their love and appreciation to Joan's main caregiver, Becky Saucier. Another thank you to Joan's nighttime nurse, Ernestine Hamilton and Home Instead caregivers, Shannon Doll and Lisa Adams.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in honor of Joan on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Chauvin Funeral Home in Magnolia Chapel beginning at 10:00a.m. until the Funeral Service at 12:00p.m. Joan will be laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery in Houma.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joan Dudrow Thompson.