Mary Ellen Thompson

Mary Ellen Thompson obituary

Mary Ellen Thompson

Mary Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holden Cremation & Funeral Service - Sparta on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mary Thompson also referred to as Gumbi by her grandchildren passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital. She was predeceased by her daughter Cindy Rigney , five sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews.

Her greatest love was God, her family, and the St. Louis Cardinals which she followed her entire life.

Mary was survived by 2 daughters Myrna Newman and her husband Jeff...Gina Parks and her husband Carl. She was blessed with 5 grandsons...Jason Newman, and his wife Michelle..Davey Letterman, and his wife Julia...Adam Letterman and his wife Lacey..Jesse Newman and his fiance'e Shelby.. and Jeffery Newman. She was also blessed with 11 great grandsons Jagger, Mason. Nolan, Bryson, Roper, Trent, Eli, JJ, and Jenson and a great granddaughter Lauren.. AND she had one great great grandson, Johnny.

She may be gone but she will never be forgotten...

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