Dorothy Louise Thompson

Dorothy Louise Thompson was born on March 22, 1948 to Alberta Williams Woodard and Kamack Woodard in Waller, Texas. One of six children, Dorothy was the protector of the group, always looking out for her siblings with a quiet but steady strength, a trait that remained at the core of her character.

Dorothy grew up in Houston, Texas where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1966. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing the violin and loved board games and crossword puzzles. These hobbies continued well into her adulthood. As a high school senior, she aspired to become a hospital pharmacist and upon graduation from Booker T., she enrolled in Texas Southern University. It was at TSU where she met the love of her life, Willie Kemp Thompson. They both graduated from the School of Pharmacy in May 1971. After graduation, they were married on December 18 and moved to San Antonio where their first child Kimberly was born a little more than a year later.

In search of better job opportunities, the family moved to Dallas, Texas where Dorothy fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a hospital pharmacist. She worked several years at Charlton Methodist Hospital but spent the bulk of her career at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, where she served families for over 25 years. Service was very important to Dorothy. She had a relationship with the Lord since childhood, but her Christian journey truly started when she joined Concord Missionary Baptist Church in 1975. Dorothy focused on her faith through constant prayer and study of the Word. It was her desire to become closer to God and live a life of service through various church activities – choir, outreach and Bible study.

Not long after joining Concord, Dorothy and W.K. welcomed the birth of a 2nd daughter, Kea-Shawn. Dorothy remained steadfast as a wife, mother and respected member of the senior pharmacy team at Children’s. It was her commitment to God and family that allowed her to manage all of these roles with grace and kindness. In fact, Dorothy was known for her warmth and generous spirit. Everyone who met her knew she was a woman of God who truly cared about others. While she will be deeply missed, she leaves her daughters and granddaughters a legacy of strength, resilience, humility and joy.