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Augusta Thompson Obituary
LIMA — Mrs. Augusta "Baby Dee" Thompson, age 78, passed from this life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at approximately 6:49 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.
She was born on May 27, 1943 in Yazoo, Mississippi to Carl Davis and Ella Ree (Fisher) Petty, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.
She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Tate Thompson, Jr., he preceded her in death on August 20, 1980. She then married Mr. Cantry Island, Sr., who died on August 14, 2009.
Mrs. Thompson was a member Philippian Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to work around the kitchen and enjoyed her family.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory 4 daughters; Dolly M. Thompson, Cordelia Thompson (Doug Everett), Linda and Franklin Nwoke of Lima. Jacqueline Island (Tobias Griffin) of Columbus, OH. 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 6 brothers; Carl D. Petty, Jr., Charles Petty (Armin), Willie Petty, Arthur Petty (Roxanne), Leroy Petty and Luther Petty all of Lima. A special nephew; Decarlos Petty of Atlanta, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter; Ruby J. Thompson. A grandchild; Tyron Lott.
Home Going Services will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Bruce Monford, officiating.
Visitation/Wake will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. also at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.
Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery
Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.
To order flowers and to offer condolences to the THOMPSON Family, visit www.jonesclarkfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Melody Logan
November 11, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this about Mz. D. She will be truly missed. I am going to miss all them good talks with you.
RIH Mz. D
Joice Williams
November 11, 2021
My prayers and condolences to family and friends on the loss of "BabyDee", May God bless all and keep everyone in comfort.
Carolyn Putman and the Putman family
November 10, 2021
My Condolences for your loss. May God bless and keep each and every family member.
Carla Springer
November 9, 2021
RIP DD, you will always hold a special place in my heart!!! Thank you for always being there for me. Love you
Glenda R Cockrell
November 8, 2021
May God keep his loving arms around you all. R. I. Paradise cousin. Much love to you all. My prayers are with you.
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