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Joan Thompson

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Joan Thompson obituary, 1951-2025, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

City of Oaks Cremation

4900 Green Road

Raleigh, North Carolina

UPCOMING SERVICE

Service

Oct. 11, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Kerr Hall

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Joan Thompson Obituary

Joan Lee Farinholt Thompson passed away on September 30, 2025. Joan was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 27, 1951 to the parents Charles "Monk" Farinholt and Anna Bell Skeeter. She attended Broughton HS and Meredith College, and was a teacher before joining her father at Morris and Associates. Joan Attended Edenton St. UMC and WBPC. Joan was passionate about NC State and her family. She is survived by her brother Phil of Carolina Beach (wife Cheryl), sons Jacob (wife Amanda) and Joseph "Jody" (wife Sarah); grandchildren Rebecca, Edward, Jewitt & John; niece Natalie of North Topsail (husband Yuri) and great niece Hailey. Also, Marietta, Mary, LaTonya, Anita, Cassandra, LaToya, and Katrina whose love and care in her last years made them family.

A reception will take place at Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Kerr Hall from 2-4 on Oct. 11. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Joan Thompson

Oct

11

Service

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Kerr Hall

Raleigh, NC

Funeral services provided by:

City of Oaks Cremation

4900 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27616

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Phyllis Mayo

Yesterday

Dear Phil and Cheryl,
Not long ago you sent me condolences at the loss of my sister, and now it´s time for me to do the same for you. I so remember how good Joan was to your Aunt Millie, and I feel sure, to many other people. May God fill your minds with the best memories and heal your hearts with His peace.

Eileen White

October 3, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this. I worked as her Teacher Assistant at Conn Elementary. Later she took care of my son,Neil. He was happy to be there with Jacob and Jody. Many fond memories. Joan was such a kind person. I am sorry for your loss.

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