Patricia A Thompson, age 81, of Gahanna, died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home. Preceded in death by father Wm. J White, mother Martha Y White, brother, husband John "Shelley" Thompson.Survived by sons, Jeffrey (Nancy) Thompson, London, OH and Kenneth (Marissa) Thompson, Columbus, OH. Grandchildren, Amanda, Stephanie, Sherie and Michael, niece and nephews. At deceased's request, cremation has occurred. There will be no calling hours or service. Ashes will be taken to Florida to swim with the manatees. Those who wish, may make memorial contributions to savethemanatee.org, or the Central Ohio Diabetes Assoc.