Ms. Ernestene "Ernie" Thompson

Ernestene Caudill Thompson, 79, of Rockingham, VA passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence.

Ms. Thompson was born on August 21, 1946 in Willard, OH and was a daughter of the late Lonnie Ernest and Madge (Ramey) Caudill. Ernie retired after 23 years as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she worked tirelessly for the Food Pantry. She was an active member of the Council of Catholic Women. Ms. Thompson was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling including trips to Scotland, Poland, Ireland, Italy, and rode cross country with her sister Pam and brother Herb, prior to his passing. Ernie loved all card games, and was a master bridge player. But she especially enjoyed beating the grandkids at Skip-Bo.

Ms. Thompson is survived by her two sons, Matt Thompson and wife, Monica of Virginia Beach, VA and Andy Thompson and wife, Jessica of Harrisonburg, VA; twin sister, Pamalene Dotson of Willard, OH; four grandchildren, Natalie, Cassie, Dylan and Ava; mother-in-law, Irene Thompson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Ernie was preceded in death by her two brothers, Herb Caudill, Jerry Caudill; and a brother-in-law, Leo Dotson.

Services will be held in Virginia on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio from 10:00 a.m. until the start of her funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve McKnight officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, C/O the Food Pantry, 154 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.