Charlotte Ann Thurston

1949 ∼ 2020

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Charlotte Ann Thurston, 70, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 4, 1949 to Eugene Calvin Pace and Dorothy Ann Collins Pace.

Charlotte was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. While raising her family she attended Lamar University in the 1980's and received her teaching degree and taught for many years, retiring from the Port Neches Groves Independent School District.

She was a lifelong area resident and member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with funeral services to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Reverend Shane Baxter officiating.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Gaspard and husband Heath of Port Neches, TX, sons, Chris Thurston and wife Brandi of Port Neches, TX, and Eric Thurston and wife Liz of Port Neches, TX, brothers, Eugene Pace and wife Linda of Fort Worth, TX, and Larry Pace and wife Nancy of Spring, TX, and eight grandchildren, Garrett Gaspard, Karington Thurston, Kamryn Thurston, Grant Gaspard, Kase Thurston, Jillian Thurston, Grey Gaspard and Owen Thurston.

The family would like to thank her very special friends, Debbie Sterling, Kay Lower, Dewana Mann, Katie Pace, Denise Thurston and Gilsey Campion for their love and support during our Mom's battle with cancer.

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.

****The family requests that everyone attending the visitation and services to please wear a mask due to the concerns of Covid-19.

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Anonymous December 8, 2020

So very sorry to see this announcement. We are sending condolences to Eric, Stephanie, and all the family members. I knew your mom years ago at Travis Elementary when I taught Stephanie. She was such a sweet, happy person and a joy to be around! Love and prayers, Beryl & Mark Miller

Anonymous December 4, 2020

What a sweet lady. Charlotte was my first girlfriend and we shared the same birthday. Throughout the years we would often remind each other .. and joke with one another about the fact we kept getting older. To Chris and Larry and all the other other family members I am so sorry I did not get to see you at the visitation. Out of an abundance of caution we try to avoid large gatherings. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Anonymous December 3, 2020

I had the privilege of feeling the warmth and love that Mrs. Charlotte Thurston freely gave when God placed her son Eric Thurston in my life. The highlight of my 3rd, 4th and 5th grade school years were spending the night, or weekend at the Thurston home. To me, Mrs. Thurston was the perfect mother with the sweetest smile & biggest heart. Words cannot express how thankful i will always be for the love and acceptance she bestowed upon me. She always made me feel at home and like "I belonged". May God now hold her, give her the peace and love she has given to so many other people throughout her life.

Anonymous December 3, 2020

Fred & Judy Schneider offer their sincere regrets to Eric Thurston and his family for the loss of his mom Charlotte. And also to my friend Larry Pace and his brother Gene for their sister.

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The Fawcett family send deepest condolences to you all. Many wonderful memories of a very sweet kind soul. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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She was a great lady. Always kind and thoughtful. We had some awesome conversations about grandkids. I will miss her.

Anonymous December 2, 2020

This world was a better place with Maw Maw Charlotte in it. My first memory of her was when we worked an event at PNE together. As soon as I met her I felt like I had known her for years. Her smile and her laugh I will never forget. She treated my children like they were her grandchildren too. So much love. She will be missed but know that she and Jim and Aunt Ida are sittin in the bleachers watching one heckuva basketball game together. Best seat in the house. Prayers of peace for all the family. Love, Amber, Jimbo Jett & Kennedy

Anonymous December 2, 2020

While this world will miss such a wonderful and caring person, we know she was much more than this world deserved.

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I was very blessed to meet Charlotte Thurston 20 years ago. She and I would sit around and giggle and laugh about the strangest things. She always had such a Cincy humor. She had my son in her class and he would do things just to make her laugh. She would tell him "Eric, don't make me go tell your mother!"Of course he would straighten right up but she really liked him. I had the opportunity to see her not too long ago and we picked up right where we left off. We have not seen each other in years and yet we will stay in there and just laugh and reminisce. We will all miss her but that is our selfish human nature. She is so much better Now!

Anonymous December 1, 2020

Much love and respect for sweet Charlotte. A true warrior to the very end. She was such a hoot. The last time I saw her we told stories of old and had the best laugh. I will truly miss Charlotte. 💕

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Mrs. Thurston was so sweet and she will be greatly missed! She had a beautiful smile and the most infectious laugh! She treated everyone like they were family and The Raggio bunch will miss her greatly! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family! ❤️

Anonymous November 30, 2020

Charlotte was a beautiful special friend. Always had her beautiful smile every time I saw her! I worked a short while at GE with her where we first met. God has her in his arms and at peace. 🌹🌹🌹

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Anonymous November 29, 2020

She was such a happy girl. And so friendly.

Anonymous November 29, 2020

I can't even remember when we met, but when ever we were together she always treated everyone as a life long best friend. That was her special gift. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. My condolences to her sweet family. Everyone knows they were her greatest love and treasure.

Anonymous November 29, 2020

Going to miss this sweet smile, Vincent loved to visit her with Grey. Saying big big Cajun prayers for you the whole family🙏🏻

Anonymous November 29, 2020

Mrs. Thurston was always such a welcoming person. I've made great memories growing up in her home on 10th street. One of the most funniest memories was Mrs. Thurston picking us up from teen night at Spuds. Her mom (Dot) came in, went onto the dance floor....sporting her stylish curlers, slippers and night robe to let us / ME 🤗 know that they are there to pick us up. Mrs. Thurston was laughing so hard she was having an asthma attack. GREAT TIMES