Evelyn Thompson Obituary
Evelyn Ruth Davis Thompson, 82, passed away August 18, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by her family. She was born on September 2, 1942, to Oris & Mary Ruth (Monds) Davis, in Marlow, OK. She graduated from Marlow High School, in 1960. Evelyn then attended college at Central State College obtaining her bachelors in education, and SWOSU to obtain her masters in education. She met and married the love of her life, Amos Miles Thompson, on May 22, 1965, in Marlow, OK. Evelyn taught music and elementary education at Mountain View School for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain View where she faithfully served for many years. She sang, played the piano, served in the kitchen ministry, and loved lots of people. She is remembered for her musical talent, wonderful cooking skills-peach cobbler, coconut cream pies, fried chicken, her caring nature and her smile that lit up the room. Evelyn enjoyed going to ballgames, following first her kids and then her grandkids. She loved traveling, reading and she gave the best hugs!
Survivors include:
Children: Miles Thompson & Molly, Cache, OK
Micah Thompson & companion, Dale, OKC, OK
Grandchildren: Taren McAllister & Sea, Medicine Park, OK
Taylor Motta & Nikko, Fresno, CA
Tanner Thompson & Keyanna, Cache, OK
Great Grandchildren: Kai, Kamdyn and Kinsea McAllister, Jaxon, Malachi and Eliana Motta, Luca, & Liam Thompson
Brothers: Leland Davis, TX
Dale Davis & wife, Joyce, Marlow, OK
Sister in law: Elnora Thompson, Anadarko, OK
Many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Preceded in death by her husband, Amos Thompson, parents: Oris & Mary Ruth Davis, Brother: James Davis & wife, Joy
Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025
First Baptist Church, Mountain View, OK
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Mountain View, OK
Interment: Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Mountain View, OK
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1100 W Main St. Hwy 9, Mountain View, OK 73062
People and places connected with Evelyn
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Thompson
Tell your own story about Evelyn
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Evelyn Thompson's name
How to support Evelyn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Evelyn Thompson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
