Tuesday, January 6, 2015

"ELLEN" THOMPSON



Beverly Wray “Ellen” Thompson, 75, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, January 06, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR.  Ellen was born October 17, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to Leigh & Ruby (Harrold) Newell.  She was a healthcare provider but her most cherished occupation was that of being a mother and homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Thompson and daughter, Lisa Thompson.  Ellen was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Poteau.

Survivors include her son, Steven Thompson and wife Vickie of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Bradley & Brittney Thompson, Dustin & Amber Thompson all of Poteau; 4 Great Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Skyler, Kaydence and Bentley Thompson; best friend, Iva Harp of Poteau; sisters, Denise Leland of San Juan, CA, Kathy Gayle of Winston-Salem, NC; her church family; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the First Assembly of God Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Keith Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Brad & Dustin Thompson, Jeff Callaway, Glendon  & Gene Williams and Gary Newby.

The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives and friends.

2 comments:

Regina Taylor said...

This lady was truly an angel on this earth, she was always so sweet to me and a hugh part of my growing up...Always, always so sweet spirited....Rest in peace sweet lady..you will be missed...Regina taylor

BOVENDER said...

I am so sorry to read about the passing of my precious niece, Ellen Thompson. My condolences to her two sisters, Denice Leland of California, and Katrina Gayle of Winston-Salem, NC, and all of her family.
Frances Harrold Bovender