Sharlene Yvonne Thompson, age 70, of Bakersfield, California, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Although sudden & unexpected, her family holds onto the faith that she has been given a new body & is completely healed from any illness, in Jesus name.
Sharlene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt & friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sharing many stories about her life, giving advice for any kind of circumstance & making everyone laugh with her sense of humor. She spent some of her most precious times in the kitchen creating amazing treats for literally everyone she had a good encounter with. Any time she met someone who showed kindness when they didn’t have to, she would ask what their favorite sweet treat was & when she would see them again, she brought that treat to them. She was known as “Mama Sharlene” & “Shar Bucks”to many. She had the sweetest soul. She loved spending time supporting her family in all their endeavors. She loved going to church & supporting her daughter, Micah, as she led worship. She loved showing off pictures of her son, Ryan, & the impressive fish he would catch. Her compassionate nature, infectious smile & goofy spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Sharlene is preceded in death by her husband Tim Thompson & her parents James & Estella Yvonne Riggs (Childress).
She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law Ryan & Meagan Evans, her daughter & son-in-law Micah & Aaron Moreno, grandchildren Ryan Jr., Emily, Jordyn, Ethan & Jeffrey. Her siblings Rodney, Cathy, & Karen & many more family members & friends.
Sharlene’s legacy of kindness, empathy, loyalty, & love will continue to inspire those she leaves behind. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Rest in Peace, Sharlene.
A visitation for Sharlene will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Chapel, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, California 93306.
A graveside service will occur Friday, June 20, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, California 93306.
Celebration of Life reception to follow at 4pm at 6718 Meany Ave, Bakersfield, California 93308
