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Alma Thompson Obituary

Alma Bullard Thompson

Rescheduled service: Due to weather delays and clean-up, the funeral service has been moved to Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Piner Hall at Arbor Acres. Condolences to www.salemfh.com

Salem Funeral Home
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 6, 2026.

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SABRINA PEELE

January 29, 2026

It was an absolute joy to know sweet Alma for the last couple years and fixing her hair every Tuesday. I miss her dearly but I know she has made it home to heaven. Sending so much love and prayers y´all´s way Molly.

Emma and Bob Thorne

January 26, 2026

Our deepest sympathies to the family we remember Alma with fondness may she rest in peace Emma and Bob Thorne

John Hughes

January 25, 2026

I first met Alma when I started my 40 year career with Red Cross in 1982. She left a lasting impression on me throughout my life as I remember her as being so kind, gracious and lovely. I have thought about her many times over the years since I moved from Winston-Salem in 1987 and glad to see how well she lived her life and has left such a legacy.

Katherine Memory

January 25, 2026

Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Katherine

Marcia Cole

January 25, 2026

I worked with Alma at the Red Cross from 1974 until 1979. I was 24 when I started, and it was my first real job. Alma was one of a handful of ladies on the staff at that time, and they all became my substitute mothers and amazing mentors. I learned so much from these ladies, and I like to say that a little worm slid into the building, and a beautiful butterfly flew out 5 years later! Alma and these ladies raised me, and changed my life. Now with her passing, I am the only one left, which breaks my heart. I loved Alma and when I went back to the Red Cross, as Executive Director, 20 years later, Alma was the first to call and congratulate me. She was a wonderful, wonderful person, and I will always remember her, and be grateful for her love and support. My heart is broken.

Marcia Cole

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Feb

22

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Arbor Acres Piner Hall

1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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