BORN

1952

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Carolyn Thompson Obituary

Published by J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. on Jan. 1, 2018.





Carolyn Denise Thompson as the eighth child born to Atlas and Arnenor Livingston on May 17, 1952 in Franklin County, NC.  It is with great sadness that the family announced her passing at her home in Prince George, Virginia on January 2, 2018 at the age of 65 after a long illness.



Carol or Curlyn as her brothers and sisters affectionately called her moved with her family to Paterson, New Jersey in 1954.  There she was educated in the Paterson Public School System and later received her Associate Degree in Business Administration from Passaic County Community College.



Carol worked as a Payroll Clerk at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey until her health started to decline.  There at St. Joseph’s Hospital Carolyn made many friends and was the go to person in regards to payroll related questions.  Carol met James Thompson in 1988 and married in 1991.  They would have celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on January 10, 2018.  With her health declining Carol and her husband James decided to relocate to Prince George, Virginia in 2007 where James and her sisters devoted themselves to taking care of Carol during her long illness.



In her younger years, she loved to sew and spent many nights cutting out patterns to make outfits for herself and her daughter.   She loved fashion and shopping with her sisters.  They would spend many hours “on the highway” shopping and spending time with each other.  She loved books and music and passed that love onto her children. Carolyn was also a great cook and delighted in cooking for her husband, kids and their friends.  In her later years,she developed a love for Soap Operas and could not be bothered with phone calls or interruptions during the times her “stories” were on.

She is predeceased by her loving parents, Atlas and Arnenor; sister, Irene Hardy;  brother Randolph Livingston and a stepdaughter, Lalon Thompson.

Carol was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.  She leaves to mourn her memory:  her husband, James Thompson of Prince George Virginia; sons, Vonward Alford (Brenda) and Lenwood Alford both of Paterson NJ; daughter, Tara Kelley (Saboor) of Clifton NJ; stepsons, Lonnie, Richard, James and Eddie all of Paterson NJ; sisters, Almarie Khawaja, Eugenia Blowe (James), Yvonne Baker, Yvette Thompson (Tom); brother, Napoleon Livingston (Malonia); devoted grandchildren, Jaron, Simone, Amber, Autumn and Bria; great granddaughter, Jaslene; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.


Service for Mrs. Carolyn D. Johnson will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va.


Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Thompson and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Thompson

Sponsored by J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg.

What is your first memory of Carolyn?

Share a favorite memory you have of Carolyn.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with Carolyn.

Describe a time when Carolyn made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about Carolyn?

Talk about a shared experience you had with Carolyn.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Carolyn.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Carolyn.

What is something you learned from Carolyn?

Not sure what to say?

January 7, 2018

Nat & Wakenna Bailey

To the Family our deepest sympathy and prayers.

January 6, 2018

Dear dTara And Families, our prayers are with you and the family and my dad, sure i could've been there with you guys during this difficult times. what a wonderful step moms she was to me and my family. Love LONNIE AND FAMILY

January 6, 2018

K K

Dear Tara, Vaughn, Lenny and your families...

My prayers are with you in this time of incredible loss.


Love,
Kendra

January 6, 2018

Lucy Norris

Our prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. With love. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Norris and family.

January 5, 2018

Joyce Livingston

To the family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Joyce Livingston and family

January 5, 2018

Vonward (von) Alford

I wish I was half as good a son to you as you were a mother to me. You gave us life and we gave you hell. Taking me from boyhood to manhood with patience and guidance. Making all of us feel as though no-one and nothing else matters. Being mother all the time except when you needed to be father. Using your intricate network of friends who told you when I skipped school after you dropped me off. Teaching me how to play football as child which became my first love, then not allowing me to play on the football team in order to discipline a reckless sophomore. A lesson I finally got in my twenties. Loving me when I didn't know how to love myself. Humbling me when I only knew how to love myself. Siding with my wife when I was wrong, which was more often than I would admit. Being a confidante to Brenda helping her to become the best wife any man could ask for. Your loving hands shaping and molding me making me a better person,father,brother and finally a better son. Mom I love you I miss you and my only regret is I thought I had more time. I wish I had more time, I know there is one more lesson you have for me, I finally got out of my own way and I'm waiting to hear from you. Forever your loving son.

January 5, 2018

Emma Spector. (Aunt)

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Make a Donation
in Carolyn Thompson's name

Memorial Events
for Carolyn Thompson

Jan

6

Service

1:00 p.m.

J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

Funeral services provided by:

J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

How to support Carolyn's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Carolyn Thompson's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more