Amy was preceded in death by her parents Ted Arylis Thompson and Lillian Shelton Thompson.
Amy is survived by her two daughters, Haley Annette Ferguson and Breanna Ruth Ferguson, her husband of 32 years Michael “Randy” Ferguson, and her siblings Janice Thompson Lott and Tony Dale Thompson and his wife Vickie Thompson, as well as her nieces and nephews Joshua Lott, Jacob Lott, Kaleena Thompson, and Olivia Thompson.
Amy grew up in Bassett, Virginia and attended Bassett High School, graduating in 1985. She attended Patrick Henry Community College, James Madison University, and Averett University, where she completed her master’s degree. She taught 6th and 7th grade at Carver Middle School and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School for 32 years. She was also the assistant girls’ soccer coach at FC Middle School. Amy enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping, water skiing, and whitewater rafting. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed live music.
Visiting her daughters in Richmond was another favorite activity and they were the joy of her life. She was extremely proud of their accomplishments and was very excited that they will be teaching art at the same high school in Chesterfield, Virginia this year. Amy always said that they did not get their creativity from her but that they did get their love of teaching and helping students from her.
The family will receive friends and family at a visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Drive in Bassett, Virginia from 11am until 2pm on Saturday, July 17, 2021 with a memorial service celebrating the life of Amy Thompson Ferguson to be held at 2pm the same day.
Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com
