Jean Thorne Thompson, 89, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. Visitation will be Monday from noon-2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Tuscumbia. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Lee officiating. The burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia.
Jean was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Tuscumbia, Robert Hudson Sunday School Class, and Helen Keller Garden Club District 1, and she also served on the FUMC Administrative Board and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was a faithful confidant to her family and many friends. She dedicated her life to caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren spiritually, emotionally and physically. Her love will be irreplaceable, making her homegoing a painful experience for those left behind. The Legacy of Love she and Walter shared will continue through the years.
Up until a few months ago, she could be seen visiting shut-ins, nursing homes, and assisted living.
She sent cards and ministered to the sick and bereaved. She was the epitome of a Shepherd’s Heart.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Walter W. Thompson, parents, C.E. and Oline Thorne; sister and brother-in-law, Aline and Rudy Slagle; and nephew, Dennis Slagle.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna Richardson and husband, Sammy, Janice Crow and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Sherri Richardson, Wes Richardson and wife, Jennifer, Brett Richardson, Jennifer Vandiver and husband, Jason, Melissa Kiel and husband, Jamie and Ron Crow Jr.; great-grandchildren, Abby, Jack and CJ Richardson, Jacob and Jaxton Vandiver and Sarah Kate, Audrey and Lydia Kiel; nieces, Brenda Ellett and husband, John, Roseann Mitchell and husband, Bobby, Pat Carpenter and husband, Billy, Marcille Harrison and husband, J.B. and Doris Woods and husband, Ricky; nephews, Rudy Slagle Jr. and wife, Sally and Scott Wells and wife, Evalynn; and cousins from Mississippi.
Pallbearers include Wes Richardson, Jason Vandiver, Rudy Slagle Jr., Jamie Kiel, Brett Richardson, Ron Crow and Bobby Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers include John Ellett, Mark Brazeale, Glen Bugg, Jim Maddox, Stacy Norwood, Joel Parrish and Don Fitz.
Thank you to Dr. Ronald McCoy and his staff, especially Molly, Renee and Teresa for their tender loving care and to the wonderful staff at Glenwood Rehab.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the First Methodist Church Missions Fund or the Colbert Caring Center.
