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Mrs. Natalie Denise Thompson, age 61 of Humboldt, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Alamo Nursing & Rehab Center. Graveside services for Natalie will be conducted on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 3PM in Oakwood Cemetery with Bro. Scott Jewell officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
She was born July 17, 1962, in Colorado Springs, CO; the daughter of the late Billy Wayne & Joy Laverne (Dickey) Johnson. Natalie savored her life, indulging in every aspect, and bringing joy to those she crossed paths with. Natalie’s big blue eyes and infectious smile will truly be missed by all who know her. She retired from Dyer Nursing Home as a RN and was a member of Dyer First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Michael ‘Mike’ Thompson; daughter, Katie Yarbro (Justin); son, Matt Thompson (Sara); brother, Jeff Johnson (Kim); and seven grandchildren, Jonathan Thompson, Ava Thompson, Avery Thompson, Aven Thompson, Salem Thompson, Oliver Yarbro, and Sidney Yarbro.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Natalie to the following:
National Level Locally
Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Association
225 N Michigan Ave Floor 17 PO Box 330729
Chicago, IL 60601 Nashville, TN 37204
(Please make checks out to Alzheimer’s Association)
The family will receive friends from 1PM-2:45PM on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Natalie Denise Thompson.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
134 W College St PO Box 289, Dyer, TN 38330
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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