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Myrtle Thompson Obituary
A native of Putnam County, GA, Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Claude and Naomi Hicks Smith and was preceded in death by husband, Otis F. Thompson Sr. She retired from West Clock.
Survivors include sons, Frank Thompson of Eatonton and Jerry Thompson of Watkinsville; daughters, Marleen Long of Athens and Kaye Bush of South Riding, Virginia; sister, Katherine Teet of Gastonia, NC; 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, May 9th at Normaltown Community Church with Pastor Ryan Wright officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11AM prior to the service at the church. Graveside services will be held at 2PM at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Online and audio condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle Thompson
Roy Moseman
May 9, 2014
Frank, Marlene, Jerry and Kay. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I always thought a lot of her. She was a kind sweet lady
Carlene Finger
May 9, 2014
Sending Love and Prayers. I Have Always Thought Alot of Your Mother. I Will Miss Seeing Her Walking Jo Jo Around Our Neighborhood. I Will Be Saying Special Prayers For All of You.
Rita Finger Salisbury
May 9, 2014
I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT MYRTLE. MAY GOD GIVE ALL OF YOU THE COMFORT YOU WILL NEED IN THE DAYS AHEAD. JERRY & MARLEEN I LOVE YOU
Mimi Wade
May 8, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms. Myrtle! I lived next door to her and JoJo, and will always have fond memories of our time as neighbors.
Anne Slayton
May 8, 2014
I will pray for peace and healing for your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Amelia Stephenson
May 8, 2014
Myrtle was a long-standing member of West End Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher, a choir member, and a faithful supporter. I shall miss her and so will her beloved dog JoJo.
Ray Griffin
May 8, 2014
Frank & Laura and Jerry, so very sorry about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless!
clay keller
May 8, 2014
Frank, Jerry, please accept our thoughts and prayers. My God's mercy be with you during these days.
Bernstein Funeral Home
May 7, 2014
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