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Coralie Thompson Obituary
HARVEYS LAKE — Coralie "Suzy" (Hughes) Thompson, a resident of Harveys Lake, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.
Suzy was born on Dec. 26, 1935, the only child of Karl M. and Mildred Martin Hughes. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur R. Thompson, on July 31, 2015.
Suzy was a 1953 graduate of Luzerne High School. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1957 from Bloomsburg State College. She taught school for 26 years in the Dana Elementary Street School in the Forty Fort and Wyoming Valley West School District. She was a member of the National Education Association, the PASR (The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees) and the Pennsylvania State Education Retirees system. She retired from teaching in 1991.
In 1957, she married Arthur Thompson, of Forty Fort, and prior to his death, they were happily married for 57 years. She and Arthur were members of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. While attending Luzerne High School, Suzy was a cheerleader for four years. She also played sports for the West Side Building Recreation Leagues. Suzy loved sports and was an avid fan of Penn State football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was a tennis player and bowler for many years and enjoyed playing Mah Jongg.
Suzy is survived by her sons, Karl and his wife, Melissa, Arthur II and his wife, Julie, and Wesley and his wife, Doreen; six grandchildren, Jessica Searcy, Meghan Spayde, Bryan, Nicholas, Evan and Jenna Thompson; as well as four great-grandchildren, Jacob Searcy, Olivia, Ethan and Avery Spayde.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kline officiating. Friends may call noon to time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
For more information or to send the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.hughbhughes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Coralie Thompson
August 21, 2016
Thank you all for your sympathy and kind words. We do appreaciate you reaching out to us at this time. Mom will be deeply missed. We could not have asked for better parents.
RIP Mom,
Love you forever.
Art, Julie, Bryan & Meghan Thompson
August 11, 2016
To Suzy's family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Suzy. I knew her from years ago at Luzerne High School. She was such a beautiful and friendly person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Irene Calaide Wisnieski
Sherri harvey
August 10, 2016
Dear Thompson Family,
My name is Sherri Harvey, from Forty Fort, and your Dad was friends with my Dad, Bill Harvey, and Suzy, Mrs. Thompson, was my kindergarten teacher at OB Pettebone. I used to ride my bike out for a dip in the lake and go on a boat ride with your Dad. I went to Penn State for architecture, so we would talk about architecture on the boat. I have very fond memories of visiting with your folks. Sorry to hear about Suzy's passing. Love, Sherri Harvey & Family
Harveys
August 10, 2016
Please accept our condolences. Your parents were thoughtful, kind people who affected our family in many ways. They left us with memories and demonstrated a spirit that we hope to share and continue with our newest generation.
With sympathy,
The Harveys
Guy & Pat Giordano
August 10, 2016
Art, Karl, Wes, and family, Guy and I are so very sorry to hear of Suzy's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. They were wonderful neighbors!
August 10, 2016
Artie and Family, please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Bob, Marbee & Chris Sulitka
Marilyn Feldman
August 10, 2016
Dear Karl, Art, and Wes,
I can happily remember your fiesty mom. We had many years of fun teaching together at Dana, and great times partying with both her and your dad. I also really enjoyed bowling with her. I regret that Bill and I can not attend her memorial service due to work commitments. Both Suzy and Art will always remain in our fondest memories,
Marilyn and Bill Feldman
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