Thelma Elizabeth Martin Cousin, 75, transitioned to her heavenly rest on Feb. 03, 2022.

Mrs. Cousin was  the oldest daughter of the late Luther and Rovella Harry Martin; and the wife of the late Eric Cousin of Angie.

Thelma was a 1964 honor graduate of Wesley Ray High School in Angie.  She received her Master's Degree in Education from Southern University in Baton Rouge; and a Master's plus 30 Degree and additional studies from Southeastern Louisiana University and Southern University New Orleans.

Mrs. Cousin was a retired educator and counselor, who served within the Bogalusa City Schools; Washington (Enon); Vermillion (Abbeville): and St. Mary's (Morgan City) Parish School Districts.

Sister Cousin was life-long, dedicated member through gifts, service and tithes of Wesley Ray United Methodist Church; where  she served as a ambitious leader for the mission of Jesus Christ, a faithful Sunday School teacher and attendee, Pastor Parish Relation Chairperson, among a few other capacities.

She leaves to cherish her memories: three sisters and two brothers, Shirley M. Jackson, Brenda M.(Robert) Robinson, Luther(Donna) Martin Jr., Steven (Sheronda) Martin, and Tracy Martin; her eight christened godchildren, Belinda Jackson, La'Robyn Houston, Ronda Robinson, Amber Bishop, Arielle Bishop, Cardez Foster, Aryanna Nichols and Bryanna Nichols; three aunts, Rosa Lee White, Annie (Willie ) Bishop and  Emma Harry; one uncle, Retired Lt. Col. William Harry; great-nieces and great-nephews; two step-children  Melinda (James) Gee and Andre' Cousin; care-givers; and a host of dear friends, cousins and relatives.