Elizabeth Rary Thompson

Elizabeth Rary Thompson obituary, Marietta, GA

Elizabeth Rary Thompson

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Elizabeth Thompson Obituary

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Thompson, Elizabeth Rary Beth Thompson, 65, of Marietta, Georgia died July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Beth was born in Atlanta November 4, 1959 to Homer and Elizabeth Rary.

She attended Cross Keys High School before earning her Bachelor's in Biology from Georgia Tech and continuing on to earn her Bachelor's in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University.

She spent her career as a pediatric physical therapist improving the lives of every student she worked with.

Beth married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Thompson, in 1983. Beth and Tommy have three children: Cameron (Mia) Thompson, Paige (Brandon) Thompson, and Callie (Sean) O'Leary.

Beth is survived by her loving husband Tommy, her children and their spouses, and her two "little loves", grandsons Charlie and Ellis Rodgers. She is also survived by her brother Stephen (Bonnie) Rary and sister Sally Capps.

A celebration of life will be held August 5, 2025 from 4-6:30pm at Mountain View Community Center in Marietta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, or your local animal shelter or rescue.

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Prayers to the Thompson and Rary families for comfort and peace during such a difficult time. Rick & Kristen McDonald

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I went to Cross Keys & remember Beth always smiling. I know she will be missed. Definitely going to donate to Angels Among Us.

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Mountain View Community Center

3400 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066

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