Gloria Jean Thomason

Gloria Jean Thomason, 85, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 17, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1941 to Walter and Lucille (LeGrave) Laurent in Algoma, WI.

On December 28, 1987, she married Roy Thomason in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They shared 3 years of marriage before Roy's passing on October 19, 1991. Gloria and Roy enjoyed traveling between Arkansas and Wisconsin and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Gloria had a deep love for baking and cooking and even more so, spending those meals with her family. Gloria and her sister, Carol worked together to bake and decorate wedding cakes for their loved ones. She also enjoyed gardening and especially loved flowers.

Gloria was known for her love of the color blue. If she could find something in blue, she had to have it. She found great joy in decorating her home for each and every holiday. Gloria was an animal lover and particularly enjoyed her cats, Boots and Scootie.

Gloria is survived by her children: Patrick (Carla) DeBauche, Terry (Nancy) DeBauche, Gary (Jo) DeBauche, Cheryl (Brian) Bournoville, Shelly (John) Willems; her grandchildren: Chris, David, Cassandra (Eric), Angela (Bradley), Tyler (McKayla), Derrick, Alex (Sammy), Santana (Courtney), Taylor (Hunter); her 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, LaVerne Capelle; and her brother-in-law, Joe Wiese.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Thomason; her siblings: Walter (Rosemary) Laurent, Carol (Joe) Strnad, Gabriel (Diane) Laurent, Jeanne Wiese, Dennis Laurent, Tony (Mary Jo) Laurent; and her infant sister, Lucille Ann Laurent.

Family and friends may gather for visitation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (340 S. Monroe Ave, Green Bay, WI 54301) from 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM. A Prayer Service will be held immediately following at 5:00 PM with Deacon Bill Burkel officiating. Gloria will be laid to rest at Nicolet Memorial Gardens at a later date.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Oak Park Place and Unity Hospice for their incredible care and support.