Lorene (Cortemelia) Thompson

Lorene (Cortemelia) Thompson January 20, 1958 – January 01, 2025 Lorene Thompson, 66, of East Bernard, Texas, went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 1st, 2025, in East Bernard, Texas. She was born on January 20th, 1958, to Luke and Barbara Cortemelia in Sugar Land, Texas. On November 7th, 1981, she married Kenneth Thompson. In her earlier years, Lorene was either seen helping on the family farm or working at the family’s BBQ restaurant. She loved animals and was very active in the Fort Bend County Fair. She earned many awards through various youth organizations, including FFA and multiple rodeo associations. Lorene graduated from Dulles High School and took a lead in managing the family restaurant. Three years after graduation, she met the love of her life, Kenneth Thompson, at Stetson Hall, Richmond, Texas. From there, they were inseparable for 43 years. Lorene and Kenneth called East Bernard home for the first few years of their marriage, then chose to move closer to family in Richmond, Texas, for 19 years of their marriage. Eventually, they chose to move back to East Bernard, were she lived the last 19 years of her life. Lorene loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a caretaker at heart and chose to make caretaking a career. 1st with caring for her dad, Luke, and then the several children she was entrusted with for the love and compassion she was so willing to give and share. No child under Lorene’s care ever went without the many hugs and kisses she was so willing to give. As time passed, Lorene chose to retire from the hugs and kisses of childcare and turn more towards the smiles and stories shared around the coffee table with her friends. Each morning during the week, there was no question to Lorene’s whereabouts, because it was a guarantee she was having coffee and breakfast with her circle of friends. Lorene had several friends and family that loved her dearly. She was a strong lady that knew no boundaries. She gave her heart and love to her grandchildren and her husband was her priority. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Lorene is survived by her husband, Kenneth Thompson, Stepson, Eric Thompson and wife, Dana; Honorary Daughter, Rebecca Schmidt, and husband Craig; Grand-Daughter, Lilly Thompson and Honorary Grand-Children, Joe Luke Petrenella, Jr. and Brooke Petrenella. Sister- Maxine DeRouen, husband, Lloyd; Sister-in-law Mary Shifflet; Niece- Crystal (DeRouen) Just and husband Chuck; Nephew- Dustin DeRouen and wife Lizzy; Great-Nieces and Nephews: Presley and Jackson Just, Stockton and Renley DeRouen, along with many more. Lorene is preceded by her parents, Luke and Barbara (Seigle) Cortemelia; Grandparents- Lee and Lena Cortemelia, John and Martha Seigle and many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family wishes to thank all our family & friends for their prayers, flowers, and support during this difficult time. We were blessed with our time with Lorene and for that we will forever be thankful to the Lord our God. Safe travels and may God Bless each one of you. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

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Lorene (Cortemelia) Thompson

January 20, 1958 - January 1, 2025