Vashti Ann Thompson "Tie" was born June 18, 1932 in Irvington, Virginia to William Henry Mason & Mabel Arlene Raines. The family then moved to Kensington, Maryland where Tie grew up. She graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in 1951. She attended Strayer Business College and was married in 1952. She and her husband made their home in Arlington, Virginia and raised 3 children. Tie was an active member of Cherrydale United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She touched the lives of many children, both at church and during her many years of childcare in her home. She moved to Centreville in 1994.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. Thompson, Sr., a son, Albert M. Thompson, Jr., two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter, Shelly A. Atalla of Centreville, VA, a son Dean A. Thompson of Falls Church, VA., a sister, Mrs. Lynn Pohl of Baldwinsville, NY, 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
