Edna M. Thompson
April 17, 1923 ~ July 16, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 22, 2011 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Edna M. Thompson, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on July 16 at The Hermitage at St. John’s Creek, Solomon’s, MD. She was born on April 17 to the late Zack and Mary Lillian (Hill) Pilkerton. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, George A Thompson, Sr. She is survived by her children Viola Evans, George A, Jr. (Dorothy), Betty Oliver (Bill), Cathy Pfeiffer (Mike), Gene (Connie), Sue Shirley, and Melissa Lewis (Orrin), all of St. Mary’s County. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Edna was a lifelong St. Mary’s resident who dedicated her life to her family. She was born into a large, extended family with 13 brothers and sisters. She worked tobacco fields with her family over many years. She loved gardening, cooking, and being Grandma. After her children left home, she continued to care for grandchildren, making a difference in their lives through her patience and caring. There were always extras at the table whether for gathering in crops, working in the saw mill, or just visiting. She never turned anyone away. Her quiet demeanor and positive outlook was inspirational to all she met. She made holidays special for her children and grandchildren with delicious meals and desserts. Most recently, she resided at the Hermitage in Solomon’s, fondly known as Miss Edna. Her smile lit up a room and brightened many lives. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 8 PM with prayers being recited at 7 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass celebrating her life will be held on Friday at 10AM in Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Pallbearers for Mrs. Thompson will be some of her grandchildren – Charlie Evans, Bobby Evans, Rick Oliver, Chris Oliver, Wes Thompson, and John Shirley. Other grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers in honor of their beloved Grandma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 213 E. Charles Street, P. O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements by Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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“May God bless your family with deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thought’s our with you all.”
“My prayers are with the family.”
“Well Your Gone Now Grandma But imma miss you so much, I can still rember when I was growning up on the farm before pop pop left us and even after he passed I would come up to your house on the hill and you would have graham crackers and homemade cookies for us to share and I would stay up there with you for hours and talk and have a whole lot of fun with you and I just wish I could vist you one more time inside that old house and hug you and never let go.. I’am going to miss you so much but I know your in a better place now holding pop pop’s hand. I Can’t wait to see you again and pop pop to. I love You So Much. Your Great Grandson Robbie”
“Melissa and family – Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother.”
“Michele and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You will be saddened because you will miss her, not see her face or hear her voice. Just close your eyes, be quiet and listen and you will ‘see’ her smiling face and ‘hear’ her gentle voice. Then simply smile because you’ll know that ‘grandma’ is watching over you.”
“Betty and family i am so very sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. She was truly a wonderful woman.”
“Michele and family please keep your grand mother’s memories in you heart, I know this is a hard time for all, you remain in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you”
“Vi, Melissa and Family – I’m so sorry to of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Treasure all of those precious memories. “
“Melissa, OJ and family – I am sorry for loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My sympathy to the Thompson Family for the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother,and just a great Aunt. May your memories be happy ones to fill those times when you miss her the most. Aunt Edna is with God in heaven, may her soul rest in peace.”
“We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.”
“It’s hard to believe she is really gone! i have a lot of good momories with her! i remember when i was younger going over there and she would always make us so toast with her yummy jelly on it. when my parents split up my mom would take me over there and i would stay a few nights. No matter what was going on she sure could cheer you up!Now her and pop-pop can finally be together once again!I love you maw-maw! You will never be forgotten!”
“Melissa and family, Life is preparation for eternity – we were not made to last forever because God wants us to be with Him in heaven… take solace knowing that you all will have Edna longer in heaven than you had her here on earth… ETERNITY IS NEVER ENDING! Knowing that makes us want to ensure our place in heaven… My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and Peace, Janet Pilkerton and family”
“Melissa, OJ & Family We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mother. Her suffering has now ended. Faith is what gets us thru these very tough times and may the knowledge that life does not end on this earth bring you comfort in the days ahead. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her Oh Lord, and May God’s Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen. With heartfelt prayers and with deepest sympathies.”
“The Taborek Family extends their condolences to the entire Thompson family and extended family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Steve, Karin, Jackson, Hunter and to the rest of the family…. I am so very sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering the cruelties of this world and has claimed her placed in the beautiful kingdom of Heaven. The loss of a loved one is never easy, no matter how many years we’ve been fortunately enough to share together…. but knowing that God, in His great mercy, has created a beautiful eternal resting place for us all somehow always makes me smile. I hope you can smile thinking about your loved one finally at rest in such a wonderful place as Heaven. God Bless you all.”
“It is so sad to hear about your Mom/Grandma. Her smile would light up the room. Her presence was “calming of the seas” around her. She loved large and her ripple will be felt forever. Hugs to all!”
“We are sorry to hear of your loss of your Mother, Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during these times.”
” Melissa, OJ Heather, Heidi, Ryle and family keep Mom alwasy be in your hearts everyday. The voices you hear will be from her telling you to live each day to the fullest with all those wonderful memories. I love you all very much. My family in CT sends their thoughts and prayers to all of you too. Know you have another special angel in heaven watching over all of you.You are in our thoughts and prayers.” “The Nelson Family extends their condolences to the entire Thompson family. “
“Melissa and entire Thompson family—So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Melissa, OJ and family – So sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She is another Angel looking over you. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Viola & Family-We are very sorry to hear about your beloved Mom “Treasure all of those precious memories.” Our heartfelt prayers and deepest symphaty are with the entire famiy. God bless you all. “
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the Thompson and Lewis Families. May God comfort and keep you in this time of sorrow. God bless.”
“I have very fond memories of visiting Aunt Edna with my mom and dad when I was young and listening to all the gossip and stories. I know she had lots of loved ones waiting for her when she finished her earthly journey. My prayers and sympathy to each of her children and their families.”
“Cathy I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of your mother I know how it feels, I to just lost my father on july 14 my prayers are with you. God bless. Linda Garner”
“Melissa and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you get through your pain in remembering and cherishing the good times you all shared. You have my deepest sympathy. “