Carolyn Thompson, 94, of Dallas passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at a local Dallas Hospital. She will always be remembered as a faithful Christian, loving mother, and friend to all that knew and loved her. Her hugs will be missed at Presbyterian Village North, her home in recent years.
She was born in Saulsbury, TN on June 28, 1919 to Charles Ellis Cox and Allice Crum Cox. She graduated from Grand Junction (TN) High School and attended Blue Mountain (MS) College. She married Raymond L. Thompson (deceased) on June 14, 1939 and during their 54 years of marriage they lived in Shelby, MS; Blytheville, AR; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; San Antonio, TX; and finally starting in 1970, Dallas, TX. Carolyn was a member of the Hugenot Society and of DAR and was a faithful member of Park Cities Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Lee Thompson and his wife Susan of Dallas, TX; grandson, Bradley of Dallas and grandson Wesley, wife, Amy, great granddaughters, Harper, Gillian, and Nina all of Libertyville, IL., and nieces, Susan McCarthy and husband, Kelly, of Chicago, Carolyn Steinhouse, husband James and family of Brentwood, TN, and Alice Gallimore, husband Kim and family of Highpoint, NC.
A Memorial Service will be at Ellis Chapel of Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Pkwy Dallas, TX 75225 at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2013 with Dr. Jack Martin officiating. A private family Graveside Service will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75225 and The American Heart Association. Online condolences can be made at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest .com.
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