She was born on August 16, 1928 in Massies Mill, a daughter of the late Homer H. and Thelma (Lawhorne) Fitzgerald.
Edith retired as a hairdresser and was a member of West Waynesboro Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis “Franny” W. Thompson on April 10, 2019; siblings, Homer H. Fitzgerald, Jr., Virginia Hillworth and Margaret “Bobby” Alford.
Survivors include a son, Larry Thompson and wife, Lisa; daughter, Francine “Cindy” Simpson and husband, George; grandchildren, Adam Thompson, Jay Thompson, Denise Simpson and Doug Simpson.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Augusta Memorial Park with Phil Forehand officiating.
Following the graveside service, a memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at West Waynesboro Church of Christ, 2212 Cortland St., Waynesboro, with Phil Forehand officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the fellowship hall of the church.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to Hospice of the Piedmont staff, Kelly, Diana and Edith; special caregivers, Stella, Anna, Sandy, Pam and Ashley.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38191-9950.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
