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Loretta Thompson Obituary
Mrs. Thompson, 82, of Charlotte, NC, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. As a member of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Thompson was a faithful Christian and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born on October 22, 1929, in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to the late Clifton and Nobie Lanier Hunt. A Charlotte resident since 1955, Retta was an avid golfer and spent many beautiful afternoons with friends and family at Sharon Golf Club. She loved to host bridge club and holidays with her family by serving her famous 'Retta-fried Chicken.' She taught three generations of her family how to fish and loved her autographed picture of Arnold Palmer smiling at her from a wall in the kitchen. Watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow gave her great joy. She was a beautiful example of generosity, kindness and wit and will be loved and missed by her family and friends.
Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, David Wesley Thompson, Jr.; daughter, Barbara T. Neal (Bill), and David (Kip) Wesley Thompson III (Tamara); grandchildren, Laura Frye (Wes), Kevin Neal, Todd Neal (Jenny), Brooke Fulton (Drew), Micah Keith (Rob), and Kate Legg (William); great grandchildren, Zachary, Justin, Will, Emily, Jake, John Browder, Luke, Harper and Knox; and siblings, Revonne Hunt (Mickey), Greenville, SC, and Leon Hunt (Martha), Bishopville, SC.
The family will receive friends on Tues., Apr. 17, 2012, from 1-2 p.m. at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7407 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Jeff Pinkston and Rev. Valerie Phillips will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Steele Creek Presbyterian Church or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 12995 E. Independence Blvd., #A, Matthews, NC 28105.
Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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Bill Branner
April 18, 2012
Dave, Barbara, Kip, Bill and family.....We are at the coast and just learned of the bad news. We are so sorry. Retta was one of the very good ones and I know she will be greatly missed. We would certainly have been in attendance at the funeral had we known. You are all in our prayers.
April 18, 2012
To the Thompson Family: We were so sorry to hear of "Retta's" passing and that we could not be with you at this time as we were out of the area but you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Cindy Vaden
Scott Rhymer
April 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers with all of the Thompson family. Scott, Ann, Taylor, and Megan Rhymer
Johnny and Ann Reames
April 17, 2012
Leon, Ann and I are saddened to learn of your sister's passing and want you and Martha to know that we have you both in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Johnny and Ann
jennifer Morgan
April 15, 2012
Dear Mr Thompson, Barbara, and Kip,
I am sorry to hear about Retta's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of going up the street on Sandridge to visit with her and play with the dog 'Hank' when I was young. And then visiting out at the lake house, my mother would take me on some bridge days. I know she will be missed greatly, but memories help us smile and look foward to being together again in the Lord's time. God bless all your families. Love, Jennifer Vaden Morgan
Randy Jones
April 13, 2012
Dear Uncle Bill, Bobbie, Kip and family:
Trish and I were saddened to find out about the passing of Aunt Retta. We know she is in a better place, and is no longer suffering. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember coming to your house as a teen and spending several days there. Aunt Retta knew how to show you a good time. She will truly be missed.
Love Randy Trish & Josh
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