Catherine Thompson

Born January 4, 1930, in Malvern, Arkansas, the daughter of Harve Thompson Benefield and Ida Lenora (Stroupe) Benefield.

Catherine was a devout Christian and an active member of Christ Church in Alexander. Not a day went by that she did not read her Bible. It was always on her kitchen table. Her sister Frances said, that if anyone would be going through the Pearly Gates, it would be Catherine. Her greatest joy was her children, her grand children, her great grand children and her beloved cat "Miss Kitty". They were all in her daily prayers.

Preceded in death by her husband "Hank", her parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Kumpe (Ernie); son, James Thompson; son, William Thompson; daughter, Virginia Berry (Ronnie) and grandchildren, Jeffery Kumpe (Angel); Angela Kumpe (Rick); Monika Rodgers; Jamie Norvell (Daniel); Crystn Thompson and great grand children, Justin Kumpe, Jeremy Kumpe, Michael Runyan, Matthew Pearson, Matthew Rodgers, Lauren Rodgers, Alyssa Rodgers, Dylan Puckett; sister, Frances O'Rear (Bill); brothers, Roy Watts (Ruth) and Paul Watts (Wanda).

At Catherine's request, there will be no service or family viewing. She will be cremated and her ashes scattered on the property where she grew up in Vimy Ridge and spent many long hours working in the fields.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church.

Cremation arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.