BORN

1922

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Parrish Funeral Home - Selma

1351 South Pollock St.

Selma, North Carolina

Hilda Thompson Obituary

Hilda Lee Thompson

December 20, 1922 - February 15, 2019

Selma

Hilda Lee Thompson, age 96, of Selma, passed away on February 15, 2019. Born in Harnett County on December 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Allen H.A. Lee, Sr. and Esther Thornton Lee. Her husband was the late A. Z. Thompson, Jr. and she was preceded in death by brothers Allen H. Lee, Jr. and Lewis Lee and a granddaughter Angie Batchelor. She was a retired public school teacher and a member of Selma Tabernacle Church of God in Selma.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma with burial following in Selma Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 – 8 PM.

Surviving are her son, Neal Thompson of Oregon, Norwood Thompson and wife Sandra of Clayton; daughters, Charlotte Bailey of Raleigh, Rebecca Davis of New Jersey and Marilyn Gordon of Raleigh; brothers, James Lee of Clayton; grandchildren David Thompson, Cathy Kirby, Robert Bailey, Lee Weatherford, Jennie Davis, Trinity Garvey, Haley Godwin, Ashley Loscalzo, Amy Lawson, Wesley Gordon and Blake Gordon; and eighteen great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Selma Tabernacle Church of God, 206 E. Anderson St., Selma, NC 27576 or to Transitions Life Care Hospice Home, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com

Published by The News and Observer on Feb. 20, 2019.
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Summerlin Family

Friend

March 7, 2019

Neal, I remember your mother so well. She was very kind to all of our friends and to me. She was amazing to have raised such a large family and to also be able to teach. I have just learned of her passing. My deepest sympathy,
Julie Jones

Julie Hinnant Jones

Friend

February 26, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carol Woodard Williams

Friend

February 20, 2019

I was so sad to learn of Mrs Hildas passing...She was such a fine Christian woman and one that my family loved.... may your hearts be comforted knowing that she and Mr A.Z. touched many lives

Susan Starling Teffeteller

February 20, 2019

I am so sorry Norwood and Sandra for the loss of your mom. What a gracious, strong women who lived a good life and was so cared for by you both. God, rest her soul in heaven.

Lisa McPartland

Acquaintance

February 20, 2019

We are saddened by the loss of Hilda She was our Springmoor Valley neighbor-just down the hall. She was the first resident we met. A lovely lady, always pleasant. Our prayers go to the family.

Harry and Barbara Holladay

Neighbor

February 20, 2019

We sure did enjoy our weekly lunch at Springmore and seeing our friend Hilda. God speed my friend!

Mark Parker

Friend

February 19, 2019

Dear precious Family of Mrs. Hilda, We are saddened by your loss. She has been a precious example in every way to us many years. We loved her so. You are in our prayers. Love. Bob & Eleanor Abbott. Dianne Abbott Thorne & Carolyn Abbott Stearns

Carolyn Abbott Stearns

Friend

February 19, 2019

Praying for Gods healing hands on the hearts of so many He touched through Ms. Hildas loving service. She was direct, firm and always loving.

Kay Boyd

Friend

February 19, 2019

Prayers to all the family. Mrs. Hilda was a wonderful teacher, friend.

Worth & Brown

Family

February 18, 2019

So sorry to hear of Hilda's passing. our prayers and thoughts are with the family at ti
his time.

Ann Brinkley Williams

Family

February 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. T taught me in the 6th gr. at SES. Those were the days... She was a wonderful teacher and a true mentor to all.

Rhonda Brown Scott

Teacher

February 18, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ms. Thompson was a great lady. She was my teacher in the 6th grade, and always had a warm friendly smile and a kind word.

Beverly Maidon Jones

Friend

February 18, 2019

I have fond memories of Mrs. Thompson. She was always so sweet to me. Thoughts and prayers for the Thompson family.

Denise Lee

Friend

February 17, 2019

So sorry for your loss , though of her often , went by her house Monday , and went by the Church Thursday , though of her and AZ, now they are together again with so many others

Danny and Pam Starling

February 17, 2019

zeb adams

Friend

February 17, 2019

I remember Ms. Hilda on the piano at Selma Tabernacle. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and also her Selma Tabernacle church family. The McRae Family❤

Michelle McRae

Friend

February 17, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for the Thompson family, I have very fond memories of Mrs. Thompson. Another fine Selma person now has her wings.

Phyllis Johnson Barbour

February 17, 2019

What a beautiful Christian lady Mrs. Hilda was. She was the church pianist many years and always was a light for Christ in all she did. We know where she is and plan to see her again in Heaven. ♥

Darlene Coon

Friend

February 17, 2019

Another one of Selma's fine ladies gone to walk the streets of gold. Ms. Thompson was my teacher in the 6th grade and a teacher that I will never forget. My condolencese to the family. May she rest in peace.

Shannon Botner

Student

February 17, 2019

So sorry to hear about Ms Honda's passing. I had her for my 6th grade teacher. She was such a sweet lady. My daddy (Ray Worley) also worked for Mr AZ and Norwood many years ago. They were all good people.

Carol Worley Hodge

Acquaintance

February 17, 2019

Bonnie Turner Lockridge

Friend

February 16, 2019

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