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Lettie M. Thompson

Lettie Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON
LETTIE M. THOMPSON, 86, of W. Brandywine PA, November 25, 2008, at her home. Wife of Ira W. Thompson with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. She was employed by NASA in Washington D.C. as a payload specialist. WILDE FUNERAL HOME, Parkesburg. PA

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lettie Thompson

16 Entries

Mary Fenton

December 28, 2008

Lettie was a very special person who made a difference wherever she went. I first met her in 1984 at NASA Headquarters. Over the years, I spent time with her and saw how many people she helped with her kindness and understanding. She made friends wherever she went and always remembered birthdays and anniversaries with beautiful cards she selected one by one with that special person in mind. We were so lucky to know Lettie. She made people feel cared for and understood and she knew how to enjoy life. She always had a moment to talk and candy to share in her candy jar. She enjoyed her work and her friends and loved her husband Bud very much. He was the center of her life. I will miss my friend Lettie very much.

Pranee Arayavilaiphong

December 20, 2008

I knew Lettie since 1983, she the first person at NASA that can say and spell my long last name correctly. Lettie had good sense of humor, always made me laugh. She never forgot my b-day or wedding day.
I am greatly saddened by her death but she will be in my heart, my memory and my prayers.

Renee Green

December 5, 2008

Miss Lettie ... what a wonderful and kind person. I have often thought about her and missed her. She was not only a joy to work with, but a friend. I have missed her, and she will be missed by all who were fortunate enought to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you ...Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before...they are now wherever we are ... God Bless

Jeannie Mann

December 4, 2008

What an incredible lady Lettie was – and she was a LADY in every sense of the word. My favorite Lettie memory involves Bud. She and I were returning from KSC and Bud was picking us up. I remember the moment Miss “No PDA” Lettie and Bud spotted each other, and they positively glowed. If she was here, I know she’d say “it was a good year for mail order.” I miss her but what an impact she has had on my life.
With deepest sympathy,

Chris Burroughs

December 3, 2008

Before the days of cubicles, Lettie and I shared an office. She always had a twinkle in her eye, and her wit made for many a cheerful day. She is missed.

My condolences to the family.

Marcietta Swilley Washington

December 2, 2008

My prayers and sympathy are extended to Mr. Thompson on behalf of my family. I worked with Ms. Lettie many years ago and my fondest memories are of her kindness to everyone in the office. Her sweet disposition and thoughtfulness to me will always be remembered. May God comfort you with the joy of her memory.

Georgia Dupont

December 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Lettie's family. It's not an easy thing losing a loved one...but it will be very easy remembering someone as sweet as Lettie.

Jorgina Parks @ NASA HQ

December 2, 2008

Greetings,

Surely we all are saddened.

Know that "Every life given, one is borrowed".

May the Peace of Heaven rest upon Mr. Thompson and the Family.

Shirley Perez

December 2, 2008

I often think about Lettie when I'm walking on my lunch break by the condos where she lived on 7th Street, not far from NASA Hqs. I've wondered where she was and how she was doing. I can see her smiling face as I write about her. Although I did not have the pleasure of working directly with Lettie, I remember her fondly as someone I respected, and trusted her judgement and guidance. I now know she is in a peaceful eternal sleep but I will hold on dearly to my memories of her. Thank you Lettie, it was such a pleasure to know you.

Shirley Jones

December 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers with the family; it has been many years ago that I met Lettie, a beautiful person. May the Peace and Christ be with all of you at this time,

Shirley Jones

Mary Catloth

December 2, 2008

Lettie was a wonderful person to work with and have as a friend. She was one of the people I missed when I retired. God's peace, Lettie.

Bryan Dockery

December 2, 2008

Ms. Lettie was a wonderful friend to my mother Wanda at work and to our family. She was very caring and thoughful, especially around the Holiday season. She would send me refills for my day planner every year with a card. I use it everyday at work, and I think of her often. She will be missed! God bless you and your family!

Love and prayers

Gil Moore

December 2, 2008

Lettie, you were a sweet lady, always so courteous, professional and helpful to the Space Shuttle Get Away Special investigators who dealt with you at NASA Headquarters. I hope you enjoy looking down and remembering all those experiments you helped put into orbit, My Dear. Rest in peace.

Wanda Dockery

December 2, 2008

Ms. Lettie was a wonderfully kind and caring lady who will always hold a special place in my heart. She is especially remembered by my children for sending them cards on special occasions like their birthdays and getting their driver's license. She was a mentor for me at NASA and I learned a lot while working with her for so many years. I will miss our conversations and her laughter. My prayers are with you.

Stacey Edgington

December 2, 2008

We're all poorer here without you, Lettie. May God grant you peace.
Stacey Edgington
NASA HQ

Jean Parker

November 28, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. God saw to it that your late brother and his wife would take over. May you rest in peace as those you leave behind grieve in their own way.

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