Birth date: Jun 13, 1947 Death date: Apr 16, 2016
Dr. Mary Lynne Bertrand Thames, Ph.D age 68 died on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, LA. Born, Friday, June 13, 1947 in Baton Rouge, LA to Dr. Alvin Lee Bertrand and Mary Nic Ellis Bertran Read Obituary
To Marvin Thames and family - my most heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of your lovely wife, Mary Lynne. I pray for you to have peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Nancy Martin (NPAS).
Marvin,
I pray for your peace in the loss of Mary Lynne. You and her both are an inspiration to our christian lives. May God bless you.
JOe and Jean Urick
Dr. Thames taught me at Little Woods Elementary School. Many years ago. She was an excellent educator.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Mary Lynn was a very strong prayer warrior. She was an active participant in PrayLA in the 1990's. To match her wit & wisdom, she was also a great encourager to all of us who were learning how to pray for our cities and state.
Mary Lynne is a beloved friend and sister in Christ to the members of our Bible Study class at First Baptist Church Covington. I have enjoyed the privilege of knowing her and Marvin for several years.
When Mary Lynne lived at Christwood I would go and visit her. I will always cherish the memory of the tea parties we shared together.
The members of our class continue to pray for her family.
Mary Lynne's friendship will always live in our hearts.
Rusty and Jeannie Hebert
Marvin and the Thames family - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God shine his light on you, comfort you, and give you peace. Jimmy and Pam Lott
Marvin and Stephanie, please accept this memoriam and this thank you note to you and the love of your life and mother, Mary Lynne. I will always treasure her – Mary Lynne was my coach, and she told me “quitting was not an option” when I questioned my direction, and my abilities, especially when I wasn’t sure if returning to school was for me. Mary Lynne was instrumental in my staying in school and eventually getting my degree(s). I guess, Mary Lynne, you saw something I didn’t, and validated this chosen field of helping others. No one could do that for me like you did. You no doubt did that for countless others. Thank you, Mary Lynne, for the impact you have made and are still making on people’s lives, including my own. And thank you Marvin, and Stephanie, for your friendship over the years.
Sharon Lala, LCSW
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Thames family. Mary Lynne was a caring and giving person who shared her musical talent with the children of First Baptist Mandeville. Her productions were elaborate and she had a gift for motivating the children to do their best. We knew her as a loyal Sunday school member and as the person you could count on to get things done. The heavenly choir has received a most beautiful soul.
Amey & Dudley McManus
As you mourn, Mr. Marvin and Stephanie, we mourn along with you. May God guide you as you go through this difficult time. We love you.
- Renee Guillot Howard and Family
I, too was so saddened to learn of Mary Lynne's death. She and the Bertrand family are among the finest I know. Though I didn't know her well, her sunny personality was something quite special. Something I will always cherish and am sure everyone who knew her will. Nancy Mock
