Alletta Thompson

Alletta May Rotroff Thompson of Port Neches went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2018. She was born in Cushing, Oklahoma in 1927, attended Edmond High School and graduated from Central State College, Edmond, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Bruce Thompson and later moved to Houston, Texas pursuing careers there. Together, in 1962, they moved to Groves, Texas opening Bruce's grocery store, and expanded the Market Basket brand of stores in Southeast Texas and Louisiana. In 1974, she operated The Gourmet House in Groves for 12 years and operated Continuations Home Decor, Port Arthur from 1994-2000. Artist, Sculptor, Entrepreneur, Teacher of Art and Sunday School, Culinary Chef, Wife, Mother, Hat maker, Master Gardener, Volunteer and Encourager are the many talents she shared with others over her lifetime. She was affectionately known as Grandy to her nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, bestowing her love and creativity in every aspect of their lives. Alletta enjoyed studying the Bible, family gatherings, travel, knitting, and playing Mah Jongg with friends. She was also a woman of devout faith and was very committed to her church, with her gifts and attendance, when she was physically able to attend. Alletta was very sweet and gracious, she always had a smile and made you feel special. Her beauty was not only in her looks and dress but from her inner spirit as well. She was preceded in death by her parents: Nyanzia Welsh Rotroff and John Sherman Rotroff; sister, Beverly Mahon, and brother, Arnold Rupp. Survivors include husband, Bruce Thompson; daughter, Caira Thompson Franz and husband, Mike; son, Skylar Thompson and wife, Angie; sister, Marlene Lee and husband Gale, grandchildren are Macy Franz Hill and husband, James; Gregory Franz, David Thompson and wife Loren; Meredith Franz Broussard and husband Ryan; Heath Thompson and wife, Courtney; Clifton Franz, Neal Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson and Nicole Thompson, great grandchildren are George Hill, Charlie Hill, Caylynn Franz, Carli Franz, Reese Broussard, and Evie Broussard. The family thanks her caregivers: Cecile, Katalina, Helen, Patricia and Victoria for their excellent care. A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Port Neches, with visitation following in the Fellowship Hall. Services are under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Port Neches, P.O. Box 277; Port Neches, TX 77651.