Ida Bell Thompson

Ida Bell Thompson, 65, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Ida was born May 5, 1947 in Ft. Smith, AR to Durfey Sr. & Martha (Green) Thompson.  Ida graduated from Poteau High School  and was retired from the OSU Extension Office where she worked as a nutrition coordinator.  Ida was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Ruth Nell (Thompson) Copkney & Durfey May Thompson.  She diligently assisted the local Girl Scout troop as well as working with the youth at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.  Ida was also manager for planning menus for church fellowships.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Ancio Thompson; daughter, Antoinette Thompson both of Poteau; 4 grandchildren, Devin Damae Thompson, Jessica Thompson, Desmond Thompson and Jamese Horst; brothers, Durfey Thompson Jr. & wife Carmen of Edmond, OK, Robert Lee Thompson of Poteau; nephew, Durfey Thompson III of Edmond, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, December 21, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Poteau, with Rev. Marvin A. Thompson officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Devin Thompson, Dylan Gregory, Dylan Stone, Michael Reynolds, Logan Hilderbrand, Gabe Sanchez.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Poteau Pirate High School Football Team.

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.