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Marie Thompson Obituary
March 7, 1933 - January 28, 2023
Marie Kendrick Thompson of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 89 years. She was born Edna Marie Kendrick in Huddleston, on March 7, 1933, to Carlton Edward Kendrick and Addie Mayhew Kendrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Joseph Clyde Thompson; her brother, Winston Kendrick Sr.; her sister, Claudine Preston; and her nephews, Winston Kendrick Jr., Bill Kendrick, Jimmie Preston, and Buck Preston.
Marie was the valedictorian of the Huddleston High School Class of 1951 and subsequently worked as a secretary for the Lane Company in Altavista. Later she worked for twenty-six years for the Bedford County Commissioner of the Revenue. After she retired in 1995 she became active in the UMW Circle of Friends at Main Street United Methodist Church and served in the Altar Guild. She was sweet & kind, a good and loyal friend and the best wife, mother and grandmother. She was loved by all!
Marie is survived by her daughters, Teresa Selove (David) of Centreville, and Kathy Ramyar (Kamran) of Mint Hill, N.C.; her son, Greg Thompson of Bedford; her grandson, Ryan Selove of Chantilly as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The family thanks the caring staff of Cardinal Senior Living, Oakwood Health and Rehab, the Bedford County Nursing Home and Centra Hospice for taking care of our mom in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, all are invited to give a memorial donation to Main Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 505, Bedford, VA 24523, or the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523
The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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University of Lynchburg
February 3, 2023
The University of Lynchburg offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Thompson.
Crystal Harris Hawkins
February 2, 2023
Prayers are with you all, Crystal Harris Hawkins ( Emma Mayhew Harris' grandaughter).
Bruce Chafin
January 31, 2023
Kathy and family...am sorry to read of your mother´s passing. I remember her fondly when I visited the commissioner´s office to visit my uncle. She was always a charming and gracious person. May warm memories help during this time.
Bruce Chafin - Rancho Mirage, CA
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