A lifelong El Pasoan, she was born July 1, 1920 to Samuel A. and Agnes K. Sackett. Mrs. Thompson taught school 40 years in the El Paso School District. She was an accomplished pianist and organist and served as church organist for Bethany Christian Church for 45 years.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard L. Thompson. She is survived by six children: Yodonna Holmes and husband Harry; Travis Thompson and wife Yolanda, Hazel Bright and husband Ed; Franklin Thompson; Donald Thompson and wife Teresa; Carolyn Huntoon and husband Cliff; as well as ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Visitation will be August 16th, 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue. Funeral service will be August 17th, 9:30am at Bethany Christian Church, 10453 Springwood, with burial following at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400 Montana Avenue at 11:00am.
Mother was an avid supporter of the music and theater arts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, the Plaza Theater, or the charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelCentral.com for the Thompson family.
