LaFawn Thompson

LaFawn was born in a log cabin in Gunsight, Texas on May 25,1917. The family moved to Dallas when she was 7 years old so she could attend school. She graduated from Sunset High School with honors in 1934.

LaFawn was a survivor who overcame many adversities including her home being completely destroyed by the 1933 Oak Cliff tornado, The Great Depression, the death of two daughters, ovarian cancer and breast cancer. LaFawn lived to be to over 104 years old. She died on December 22,2021.

LaFawn took many trips including California, Yosemite, Washington, D.C., New York, The Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, all of which were her favorites. She will always be remembered for her sweet, kind, gentle manner, always smiling, positive and never complaining. She enjoyed gardening and was especially proud of her Iris flowers.

LaFawn was preceded in death by parents, Zena Watson and William Albert Thorp, husband of 50 years, James Kendrick Henry Thompson, infant Eleanor Ann, Daughter Linda Sheree O'Dell at age 52, Sons- in- law, Tilmon Ray Bevill and Gilbert Charles Ledyard, Jr. Survived by daughters, Barbara Lynn Bevill, Dolores Ledyard, son-in- law Glen O'Dell, grandchildren Patsy Bevill,Kim Cotton, Christina and husband Vincent Mancini, Jennifer O 'Dell, 3 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Monticello West Assisted Living for caring for LaFawn for 5 years and Holding Hands Hospice during the past year.