Mrs Sally Mae Thompson

Mrs Sally Mae Thompson obituary

Mrs Sally Mae Thompson

Sally Thompson Obituary

Visit the James A. Kirkland Mortuary - Millen website to view the full obituary.
Mrs. Sally Mae Thompson, 84 peacefully transition from this life on July 12th 2025, at the East Georgia Regional Nedical Center, Statesboro, Georgia. She was a Jenkins canny native and the daughter of the late Evelyn McNeely. At an early age, Sally joined Sandhill Baptist church and was a devoted member. She was married to the late John Thompson, Jr. and to this Union. 7 children were born. Sally was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. To the community of Milen, Georgia. She welcomed and opened her home to many in need of a place to sleep and a meal to eat. Sally was preceded in death by: Her daughter, Patty Ann Thompson; her son, Eric Lamar Thompson, and Arnold ladarryl Thompson; sister; Thelma Walker, Sandra Jean Wadley, and a brother John Henry Stephens. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Deborah Stevens, Gail Young, Sharon Thompson Childs, Ella Mae Thompson, John (Minnie) Thompson, III, and Travon Jones; Grandchildren, Franklin (Deandy) Hagins, III, Janeen Thompson, Kimberly Thompson, Robbie Thompson, Tahisia Williams, Anthony Johnson, Quinton Johnson, Stephen (Tiffany) Holley, Johnesha Thompson; 18 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren; Sister Dr. Diane McNeely; brother, John McNeely; In-law's, Viola Prescott, Lula (Edward) Henderson, Cassie Landers, Eva Harden, Cecil (Vivian) Thompson and Harry Thompson; special niece, Jill Wadley; god-daughter, Lakeshia (Carey) Watkins; dearest friends, Beatrice Lowe and Alethea Bostic, caregiver, Jamie Shingleton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Visitations Today from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at James A Kirkland Mortuary

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