Ethel McCall Thompson

Ethel was a faithful and lifelong member of Wilson Grove Baptist Church. She was a woman of great and abiding faith. She loved the Lord and all that He provided for her, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her two dogs.

Ethel loved gardening, both vegetables and flowers. She was a wonderful quilter and cook. Each grandchild received a special quilt made especially for them. Sundays were her favorite, particularly when all family came together for special Sunday dinners. Christmas with all family and giving to others were very important to her.

Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Ernest “Bud” Thompson, of 66 years.

Survivors include her children, Linda Smart (Sam), Ron Thompson (Cheryl), Shirley Burleson (John), and Donna Kay Collins (Phil); her grandchildren, Erica Summerlin, Michael Smart (Lauren), Jessica Stevens (Clent), Laura Thompson, Stuart Collins (Joanna), Stephanie Collins and Katheryn Thompson; and four great-grandchildren. Ethel is also survived by her brother, Lawrence McCall (Anne) of Georgia; as well as three half-sisters and two half-brothers.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Wilson Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., with a service immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to Wilson Grove Baptist Church, 6624 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.