Alice "Tatang" Elnora Thompson

Alice was born in Alexandria, Virginia to Gabe Hall Jr. and Margaret Hall on November 4, 1937.  She was educated through both the District of Columbia and the Alexandria City Public Schools.  She was a proud graduate of  Parker- Gray High School Class of 1956. She was affectionately known as Tatang by her loved ones and friends. She married her childhood sweetheart, Clifford Thompson.

Alice dedicated over 30 years of service as a Clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, earning numerous certificates of appreciation for her unwavering dedication. Deeply invested in her community, she lent her time and energy to many clubs and organizations, including the Gospel Music Workshop, the Elks Lodge Alexandria (Daughters of Israel Temple #138), the Interdenominational Church Usher Association, the Parker-Gray Alumni Association, and Krunch Brunch.  

Alice became a Deaconess in 2017 at First Agape Baptist Community of Faith where she served faithfully for many years. She became a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in 2022 where she continued to grow in her faith and worship of God.  She enjoyed going to service  throughout the week, whenever her health allowed.

Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Thompson Sr.; her parents, Gabe Hall Jr. and Margaret Hall;  her brothers Robert and Gabe Hall; her sister Carolyn Williams, one grandson Jihad Sawyer; one great-granddaughter Amina Dicks; and one great-great granddaughter Iliana Adames. 

She leaves to mourn her brothers Larry (Stella) and Lonnie (Philana) Hall and her sister, Karen Hall.

Her rich legacy lives on through her six children: Deaconess Yvette Thompson,  Clifford Thompson Jr. (Alicia), Jacquelyn Sawyer (Dino), Minister Dennis Thompson (Wendy), Reverend Joyce Howard, and Reverend Margaret Barr.

She is also survived by a devoted family of grandchildren: Carlton, Jeffery, Neickomie Newman (Danichia), Neialette Drayton (Anthony III), Stephen, Carlos (Barbara), Shaneka Dicks (Troy), Denise, Dennis II, Jaden,  Marcus Bates, Clifford Bates (Chelsea), Donovan Bates (Shirley), James Goodall, Marquita Morris (David), and Shiquana Jones (Timothy Sr.);  Bonus grandchildren: Trina Sawyer, Dino Sawyer Jr., and William Sawyer.

Great- grandchildren: Marlanah, Jaiden, Natalie, Kasey, Neickomie Jr., Nayla, Sterling, Aria, Aaliyah (Rafael), Chris, Emani, Aiyanah, Asia, Caila, Faith, Kamryn, Ian, Saniah, Kareem, Dennis III, Andraya, Naomi, Summer, Victoria, Jasmine, Nyla, and Timothy Jr.;  Bonus Great- grandchildren: Jalen, Kherington, and Kingston.

Great-great-grandchildren: Amira and Duke;  alongside a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and dear friends.

Friends and family are invited to a viewing on Friday, October 9th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. Celebration of Life will be celebrated Saturday, October 10th, with at 10:00 AM followed by service at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 6477 Lincolnia Road, Alexandria, VA.