Susan Thompson

1951 - 2019

Susan Thompson

1951 - 2019

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

Susan Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 19 to Sep. 18, 2019.
Susan L. Thompson, 68, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at West River Health Campus after a long battle with cancer. Susan was born in Evansville on May 14, 1951 to Fred and Mary Ellen Hundley, who preceded her in death. Susan married Charlie Thompson on March 24, 1972 at First Christian Church.
Susan was a member of NSDAR, General Thomas Posey Chapter currently serving as chapter Regent. She also enjoyed sewing and genealogy. More than anything Susan loved her family and spending every moment she could with them, especially her grandchildren. She looked forward to her "girl's day" with her granddaughters and spoiling all the grandkids.
Susan his survived by her husband, Charlie; daughter, Michelle (David) Blandford; son, Scott (Amanda) Thompson; grandchildren, Katie & Kyle Blandford and Max & Sadie Thompson.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with burial in Bellefountaine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be left to American Cancer Society, General Thomas Posey chapter of NSDAR, or charity of your choice. Stendeback Family Funeral Home is charged with the arrangements. Online Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Denning Family Funeral Home

1330 East Fourth Street P.O. Box 667, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

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