Cherry Thompson

Cherry Thompson obituary, Conway, SC

Cherry Thompson

Cherry Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldfinch Funeral Home - Conway Chapel on Dec. 14, 2025.
Conway…… Cherry Lewis Thompson, age 75, wife of Phillip E. Thompson passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Odell Bunion and Edith Demaris Cherry Lewis. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway and also attended Poplar Community Church in Conway. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

Surviving in addition to her husband of Conway are: three sons, Scott Thompson (Michelle), Christopher John Thompson (Crystal), and Bradley Thompson, all of Conway; six grandchildren, Brandon Thompson (Landi), Blake Thompson, Nathan Thompson (Olivia), Jenna Cherry Thompson, Connor Thompson, and Lyndsay Thompson; one great grandchild, Tucker Harvey Thompson; one sister, Lynette Leventis (Peter) of Columbia, SC; three brothers, Edward Lewis of Hemingway, Robert Lewis (Gigi) of Columbia, SC, and Charles Lewis of Murrells Inlet, SC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday from First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kyle Randle and Rev. Josh Keith officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday and in the Commons at First United Methodist Church of Conway from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Thursday.

Memorials may be sent to Agape Hospice, 2320 Hwy 378, Conway, SC 29527.

Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Goldfinch Funeral Home - Conway Chapel

606-610 Beaty St. P.O. Drawer 439, Conway, SC 29526

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