OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Thelma Dean Mason, 87, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be held in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA.
Fr. Justin Arockiasamy, SVD will be officiating the funeral mass.
Mrs. Mason’s memories are being cherished by: her son, Charles Craig (Shenita) Mason, Sr. of Lafayette, LA; her daughter, Margaret Mason Jones (Gerald) of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Alisa L. Jones, Cherise Mason and Charles Mason, Jr.; one great grandchild, Rylee Mason; son in law, Bruce Hicks; Goddaughter, Marion M. Wesley (Tyrone) of Lafayette, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, William C. Mason, Jr.; two daughters, Karla M. Hicks and Angela Renee +Mason; her grandson, Brandon A. Hicks; her parents, Norman and Lovenia Ned Dean; two brothers, Manuel and Norman Dean; two sisters, Ellen Dean Levier and Helen Dean; and a host of aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Deepest Condolences.
Rest in Peace with Our Lord & Angels.
Condolences and prayers 🙏🏼 for the family.
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
I have such fond memories of Thelma. We worked together as LPN'S for many years. She was a joy to work with and a dear friend. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family 🙏 Rest My Friend.
The Jones Family send their deepest condolences to Lynn & Charles and the rest of the Mason Family. They will continue to be in our prayers. May God continue to bless and comfort your family thru this time.
Mrs. Mason was such a sweet and caring person and I always had so much love for her. She consistently showed us love and understanding. I'm going to cherish my last visit with her last year forever. Rest well, Mrs. Mason, and I know that you're resting in God's hands now. Our condolences to Lynn and Charles and the rest of the family. God bless!
My deepest condolences to the Mason family. 🙏🏾praying for your strength in your time of bereavement.
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