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She was born on July 27, 1965 in Avery County, North Carolina, a of Carolyn Lewis of Newland, NC and the late Toby Lewis.
Sue worked for several years in various jobs, including Baxters, Quik Jax and the Banner Elk Cafe. She liked to watch NASCAR, attend concerts and was a lover of animals, especially her cats, Samson and Sneakers.
She was preceded in death by father, Toby Lewis and her beloved dog, Spike.
Dana leaves behind to cherish memory husband Larry Thompson; sons, Michael (Brittany) Childress of Newland, NC, Terry (Claire) Thompson of Newland, NC; daughter, Tina (Randy) Rose of Foscoe, NC; brother, Brantley Lewis of Marion, NC; grandchildren, Jonathon, Joshua, Emily, Leona, Henry; great grandchildren, Waylon and Walker; special niece, Myra Brooke of Pineola, NC.
Services for Dana Sue Thompson will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 beginning at 1:00 pm from the Newland Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm.
Interment will follow in the Thompson-Jones Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Haley with Medi Home Hospice.
Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Thompson family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net
The care of Sue and family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.
(828) 733-2121
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