Thelma Tate Lopez's Obituary
Thelma Tate Lopez passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Houston, TX to Solon and Madeline Lovell Tate.
She is survived by her sons, George Lopez, Jr. and Michael Lopez (Kelly Collins); grandchildren, Nathan Lopez, Taylor Holt (Mo) and Patrick Waguespack (Aimee); great grandchildren, Mason and Hayley Waguespack; along with many other cousins and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lopez, Sr., parents, Solon and Madeline Lovell Tate; sons, John Lopez and Thomas Lopez; daughter, Karen Chaput; brother, Clarence Tate; sisters, Aline Tate and Vera Mae Gaiennie; and granddaughter, Meghan Lopez.
She was a graduate of the Mather School of Nursing in 1948 and worked at Southern Baptist Hospital.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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