Trudy Mae Thomas passed away on February 26, 2025, she was born on February 20, 1918, in a rural area known as Welsh, Louisiana, to the union of Gabriel Garland and Victoria White Garland.

Trudy was married to Lawrence Thomas for sixty (60) years. She lived in Port Arthur before moving to Lake Charles and moving in with her nephew and niece, Taylor and Cathy Fuselier. She then decided to move in with her nephew and niece, Leonard and Elizabeth Fuselier who were her caretakers for twenty-five (25) years. She spent the last twelve (12) years at the Landmark of Lake Charles Nursing Home. Trudy was a mother to all her nieces and nephews as she helped their parents love and care for them. She was an excellent cook, she was fun to be around, she was giving, and she was always willing to help her neighbors. Trudy had a long, deep laugh that will be remembered with deep affection by her family.

Her precious memories will forever be cherished by her family. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Gabriel Garland and Victoria White Garland; husband, Lawrence Thomas; sisters, Mable, Mary, Mamie, Beulah, Agnes, Eva, and Clara Bell; brothers, Gabriel and Leon; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews.