Janice L. Thompson

Janice L. (Benner) Thompson, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Crossville, Tenn. She was born on Aug. 1, 1941, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Lyal and Katherine Benner of Terre Haute.
Jan is survived by her husband, Clifford E. Thompson of Crossville; twin sister and her husband, Judith and Walter Rockey of Hanover, Pa.; niece and nephew, Lynda and Brian Rockey of Germantown, Md.; five stepchildren; and seven grandchildren.
She was a 1959 graduate of Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute, and a graduate of Indiana State University, in Terre Haute, with bachelor of science degree in 1970 and master of science degree in 1977. Jan taught business education at high school and college levels for over 20 years. Jan was named "Outstanding Educator of America" 1974-1975, and listed in "Who's Who of American Women" 1975-1977.
Jan loved all animals and brought rescue cats and dogs into her home, and also loved gardening and planting flowers to attract the dozens of hummingbirds that visited her home. She planted a large herb garden that she loved planning her meals around. She loved American history, especially the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War, where she visited her sister regularly and toured the many battle sites.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555 or to Humane Society of the United States at 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037, of which Jan was a dedicated member.
Jan will be cremated with a private service.