Betty J. Thompson

Betty J. Thompson obituary, Chambersburg, PA

Betty J. Thompson

Betty Thompson Obituary

Visit the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Chambersburg website to view the full obituary.

Betty J. Thompson, 92, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at her home. Born December 12, 1932, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles Quivers, Sr. and Viola Minnie Brisco Quivers.

Early in her life, Betty was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was later employed at Letterkenny Army Depot as a packer until her retirement. Betty was a member of the John Wesley AME Zion Church in Chambersburg. She delighted in the simple things in life as well as crocheting. She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker.

Betty is survived by her husband of 70 years, James A. Thompson, Sr., whom she married on June 25, 1955; two children, James Thompson, Jr. (Starry) of NC, and Mark Thompson of Chambersburg; and one brother, John Quivers. Aside from her parents, Betty was preceded in death by two children, David Thompson and Kathy Thompson; and three siblings, Harold Quivers, Charles Quivers, Jr., and Carol Quivers.

Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA. Condolences and memories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com.

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Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Chambersburg

333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202

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