Dorothy M. Thompson's Obituary
Dorothy M. Thompson, 96, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Thompson, two sisters, Gertrude Pearson and Bobbie Jean Farrell, a son-in-law, Richard Arlyn Wilson and a grandson, John Arlyn Wilson.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Wilson, Jack E. Thompson, Jr. (Cynthia) and Diane Thompson, three grandchildren, Lori Wilson, Wendi Wylie, Ben Thompson, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thompson was very active in her church and choir. She was a member at Highland Heights Baptist and then Leawood Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors, camping, gardening, picnics, going on walks and enjoying nature.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, July 9 from 1:30 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:30 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The committal service will immediately follow.
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