Carolyn Yvonne Thompson

Carolyn Yvonne (Sink) Thompson, 72, a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and friend, has passed away in Titusville, FL on February 23, after winning her fight against ALS for many years. Carolyn also lived and loved her prior life in Beckley, WV, where she proudly served as a science teacher for Raleigh County Schools, becoming "Mrs. Thompson" to her students at Beckley Junior High. The official title came when she married her sweetheart, the late Okie "Junior" Thompson.

Carolyn's road to success in Beckley began as a waitress in restaurants such as the uptown Murphy's, before she attended and graduated from Beckley College, Concord College, and WVU, finishing with her Master's degree.

Family was the highlight of Carolyn's life. Surviving, to carry her light, are her younger brothers, Charlie, Dan (Lisa), Scott (Connie), Steve, and Stew (Beverly) Sink, her sister Melissa Savage (Keith), and their beautiful families. Carolyn's brother, Bill, as well as her parents Charles and Ethelda Sink (Smith) precede her in death.

Carolyn Thompson loved her daughter Kelly (and wife, Laurie), her housemates, Frank (son) and Kenton, and her dogs, Allie, Phoebe, and Max. Carolyn loved the USA, gambling at Patty's with her sister, Smith Family Reunions, and Shade Tree Car Club events. Carolyn Thompson loved to dance.

A gathering of family and friends for Carolyn will be held Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, West Virginia 25801, followed by a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM.

Carolyn will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, West Virginia.