Rose Kathryn Thompson

Mrs. Thompson was born in Morganfield, KY to Clyde and Margaret Ralph. She lived in Ooltewah for the past 34 years, was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church and helped build JAT Oil and Supply in Chattanooga with her husband.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, John A. Thompson; children, John A. (Carole) Thompson DDS of Lexington, KY, Mark R. (Sheryl) Thompson of Madison, TN, Debra Kay Thompson of Ooltewah, TN, and Karen Thompson(Mickey) Haddock of Ringgold, GA; grandchildren, John A. (Julie) Thompson III, David (Monica) Thompson, Kristin (Logan) Rogers, Robb (Cindy) Thompson, Shawn Thompson, M. Lee Thompson, Mary Kathryn (Brian) Aston, Adam Saxenian, Susan (Charles) Burton, Steven “Bo” Ray, and Sara (Sam) Lewis; and great-grandchildren, “Zee” Thompson, Layne Thompson, John A. Thompson IV, Olivia Thompson, Caroline Aston and Thompson M. Aston.

Visitation will be from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the funeral home.

A Memorial Mass will follow at 1 PM on Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Diaz officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Avalon Hospice (7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 19, Chattanooga, TN 37421) or Alzheimer’s Association (7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 37421).

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.