Myrtle Beatrice Thompson

Myrtle Beatrice Thompson, 72, of Bushwood, MD passed away on October 1, 2016 at her residence in Bushwood, MD. Born on December 7, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie L. Hill and John Wilmer Hill. She was the loving wife of the late Robert “Butch” Thompson whom she married on October 12, 1963 in Avenue, MD and preceded her in death on August 27, 2005. Myrtle is survived by her children; Joan Farr (Ricky) of Clements, MD and Bobby Thompson (Mary Jo) of Chaptico, MD and 4 Grandchildren; Patrick, Katie, Karly and Emily. Siblings; Nancy Lee McDaniel-Willis of Waldorf, MD, and Clark Hill of NC. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Francis Desales Hill and William “Billy” Hill. Myrtle was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School in Helen, MD in 1961. She was the Head Bookkeeper for the First National Bank for many years retiring in April 1991. Myrtle was a die-hard Baltimore Orioles Fan. She spent many hours making beautiful blankets for the “Blankets of Love” group. Many babies have been warm and cuddly because of her. Myrtle enjoyed playing cards with her special girlfriends on Friday nights and treasured the times spent with her kids, grandkids and sister, Nancy. Although she endured many serious health issues over the years, she always had a positive outlook on life and never lost Faith in the Lord. Her daily routine always started with prayers for others who were ill or just needed support. She was very lucky to have all the wonderful caregivers over the years to help with her care. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Patrick Farr, Jay Thompson, Glenn Thompson, Ritchie Tippett, Randy Hill, and Robert McDaniel. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Katie Thompson, Karly Thompson and Emily Farr. Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD and the 7th Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad, Avenue, MD.