Alice Thompson

God called an angel, Mrs. Alice "Nookie" Rose Goodwyn Thompson, to her heavenly home above on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

Mrs. Alice R. Thompson of 2220 Chesdin Lake Road, Church Road, Va., departed this life suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Amelia County, Va., born July 16, 1933, to the late Stephen and Pearl Goodwyn of Amelia County. She was the widow of Charles H. Thompson, and to that union, nine children were born.

Mrs. Thompson was educated in Amelia County public schools. She joined Union Baptist Church at an early age and was a dedicated member. She served on the Senior Choir, the Usher Board, the Pastors Aide, Willing Workers ministries and also served as church sexton. Mrs. Thompson retired from Hiram Davis Medical Center after 20 years of service. Alice was well respected and loved by all whom she encountered and will be sadly missed.

Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles H. Thompson; two daughters, Lyndia and Bernice Thompson; one son, Earl Thompson; one brother, Willie Goodwyn Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy Hamlin and Thelma Thomas.

She leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters, Shirley Smith (Mark) of Amelia County, Va., Edith Newsome (Robert) of Surry County, Va., Rachel Smith (William) of Petersburg, Va.; three sons, Charles Thompson (Brenda) of Petersburg, Va., James Thompson of Amelia County, Va., and Richard Thompson (Dorothy) of Crewe, Va. She has 11 grandchildren, Monica, Corinthia, Antonio, Tinitia, Myoushi, Madiyha, Muw'Mina, Charles Jr., Jamilla, Travis, and Carlos; three adopted grandchildren, Theresa, Penny and Andrew Bright; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Perry (Jessie) and Virginia Morgan; one sister-in-law, Dora Goodwyn. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, too many to name.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Union Baptist Church, Church Road, Va., with the Rev. Leroy Rhone officiating. The interment will be held at the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of her daughter, 2130 Chesdin Lake Road, Church Road, Va., one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg now serving three locations (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.