Edna Dean Thompson
December 16, 1919 ~ March 29, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Verne Haskell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 3:00 PM.
Edna Dean Thompson, 91, of Hollywood, MD, died March 29, 2011 in California, MD. Born on December 16, 1919 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of late Bernard S. and Ethel E. Gatton Dean. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew Latelle Thompson whom she married on November 27, 1937, he preceded her in death on November 7, 2006. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her children; Tim Thompson and his wife Helen of Mechanicsville, MD, Barbara Thompson Waldroupe , Rodney Thompson and his wife Jeanette, Jerry Thompson and his wife Linda all of Hollywood, MD. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her siblings, Melvin L. Dean, Harvey Dean, Lesley Dean, Dorothy Thompson, Myres Dean, John C. Dean and Nelson C. Dean. Mrs. Thompson was the valedictorian for her Great Mills High School class of 1936. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she was an Accountant Supervisor for the Comptroller Dept. of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Thompson was devoted to her family and to her church. The family will receive friends on Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be recited at 3:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Verne Haskell officiating and Rev. Philip Thompson co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Thompson, Richard Menard, P. Wade Thompson, Adam Chesser, James L. Thompson and Tony Evans. Contributions may be made in memory Edna Dean Thompson to the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, 24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“To all the Thompson families: May God be with you at this time of sorrow.”
“Timmy, Barbara, Rodney, Jerry and families, I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Edna. She was such a sweet and special lady. It is sad to me that with her passing all of Dad’s siblings are now gone.”
“To All the Thompson Families: With heartfelt sympathy! God bless you all at this very sad time.”
“Linda & Jerry, Dave and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such a beautiful person and I’m sure you will miss her, but you know we will see her again one day. We know that Grandma is in a better place and she is so happy in heaven with Pop Pop. God Bless your family in your time of sorrow. If there is anything Dave and I can do please let us know. Love, Dave and Janice”
“EDNA & LATELL WERE THE FIRST PEOPLE THAT WE MET IN RANDY COOKS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS, THEN THEY WERE IN MY CLASS, THEY WERE SO FULL OF GOD WE COULD JUST SEE LATELL WAITING FOR HER TO COME IN HEAVENS GATE WITH THAT HUGH SMILE ON HIS FACE SAYING COME ON IN HERE GIRL I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO COME UP HERE SO I COULD INTRODUCE YOU TO JESUS. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY . LOVE FRED AND LAURA”
“Jerry & Linda, We are sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thompson family at this time of sorrow.”
“To All the Thompson Families during your time of sorrow I want you to know I am thinking of you and what your family must be going through right now. Please accept my prayers and condolences. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. May God Bless you all during this time of sorrow. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thompson family and friends. May God grant you peace and comfort. Now, and all the days to follow.”
“Dear Edna, When we have done all the work we were sent to do…We are allowed to shed our bodies which imprisons our Soul like a cacoon encloses a butterfly… And when the time is right…we can let go of it… Then we will be free of fears and worries….free as a beautiful butterfly returning home to God! See you in Heaven someday!”
“Tim, Rodney, Barbara and Jerry,Please know that you all and your Families are in our prayers! You all should be proud and I know you are of your wonderful Christian heritage! May you all be blessed with the precious memories you have of your Mother and Father.. What a day that will be when we all get to Heaven and meet our Parents who have gone on before us!! Our love and prayers are there with you! Donna & Bob “
“To the Thompson Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To all the Thompson Family, You have our heartfelt sympathy for the loss your mother.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Edna was such a special Godly lady. As she rests in God’s arms know you can take comfort in knowing she is home surrounded by loved ones and friends.”
“”To all the Thompson families” We are sorry for your loss and you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. “
“God be with you and Bless you at this time. She was a wonderful, beautiful lady. She is home with all her other loved ones now. No suffering, no pain. Loved her. God Bless all of you.”
“Barbara, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I will keep you in my prayers. with love, Mary Frances”
“To the Thompson families, We are so sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. She is now with the Thompson’s on the other side of Jordan, and so happy over there. May God give you His peace and comfort as your mourn. We mourn with you. Love and God’s blessings,”
“We are sorry for your loss and you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Mother,grandmother,great grandmother, she will be missed but back with her husband and others she knew so well she will forever be in your heart and you will always have those special memories that will never be forgotten. God bless your family at this time of loss. “
“Rodney and Family, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. We remember your parents sitting behind us at the auction house,we had alot of fun and laughs. We miss those days and also your folks. You are in our prayers.”
“Rodney and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Rodney, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mother will be in our prayers. Louis”
“To the Thompson family~ So sorry for your loss. Hollywood has one more angel in heaven now.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! We know she will be dearly missed! Tommy and Rose “
“To all the Thompson Family Our sincere condolences at this most difficult time. May all your happy memories help you through this most difficult time. In our thoughts and prayers wayne and joan”
“My heartfelt sympathy is extended to each and everyone.”
“Sympathy and prayers go out to the family.”
“Tim, Helen & the Thompson family: I am so sorry for your loss, and would like to extend my sincere sympathy to you. “
“We are so sorry for the passing of your mama. She was such a sweet and special lady. We always loved hearing her poetry that she wrote. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Love, Guy and Jean”
“Rodney and family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Remember all the wonderful times you had together. God Bless!”
“To all of the Thompson family – We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold all the memories close to your heart!”
“Dear Family, Know that Leon and I have your Mother and you in our hearts and prayers. I met your Mother once and she was a beautiful lady as I remember her. Leon knew your Mother much more than I did and only said great things about her. You have our deepest sympathy at this time. God love you all. Leon & Bernadette”
“To the Thompson families…I’m very sorry for the loss of your mom, mother-in-law, grandmother. Another Hollywood “grand lady” gone from our midst. But think about where she is and there will be no more tears. I was out of town until 4/6 so I just read this or I would have attended her services. You have my thoughts, prayers and condolences. “
“To all the Thompson family, Tim & Helen, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I will pray for peace and healing in this time of sorrow. Your parents were such good friends of my grandparents, Paul & Rosetta, and I am sure they are rejoicing in Heaven together, free of their earthly troubles. My heart & sympathies goes out to you all. Love, Jolie (Sutphin) Smith”
“Jerry & family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I’m sure you have been told before-you look like her. I will never forget how you and Mary Sue helped make my Mother’s funeral easier with your beautiful singing. God will take care of her now. Love,Dreama & George”