Thelma Thompson

Gaffney, SC - - Thelma Louise Thompson, 93, of 500 E. Robinson Street, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Inman, she was the daughter of the late James J. Thompson and Lois Lister Thompson.  She was a graduate of Gaffney High School, enjoyed singing, was in a quartet and had a radio program. She enjoyed helping other, flowers and gardening. She was retired from Southeastern Kousan and previously worked for Buford Street Drugs and was a member of True Direction Church of God.

Surviving are brother, Marvin Thompson (Linda) of Gaffney; a nephew raised as a brother, Charles (Buck) Harris of Gaffney; sister-in-law, Becky Thompson of Gaffney; a great-niece, Catrina Lugo (Sadat) of Lyman; and two great-great nephews, Antonio Lugo and Lorenzo Lugo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Harris and a brother, Billy Thompson. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Family Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until 12:00PM on Monday, June 24 , 2024 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Keith Harrill and Reverend Robert Wells officiating. Interment will be private for the family in Oakland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1905 or Shriners Hospital. 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC, 29605.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC