Emily Margaret Thompson

Emily Margaret Thompson

Emily Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2008.
EMILY MARGARET THOMPSON, died August 28, 2008. She was born on January 7, 1919, in Omaha, Nebraska. Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Thompson. She is survived by daughter Susan Thompson and Eric Anderson; daughter Marty Simpson and Julie Ellis, all of Houston; by son Randy Thompson and wife Judy of Oak Park, Illinois; and grandson David Harris of Waco. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive in Houston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Emily's memory to American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Ave, Houston TX 77057; Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030; or Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

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