Othola Beatrice Hicks Thompson, 87, of 1034 Virginia St., Eden, passed away Friday evening December 10, 2010 at home. Funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Fair Funeral Home with entombment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs. Thompson was born June 25, 1923 in Scott Co. TN. to the late Ambers and Florence Laxton Hicks. Mrs. Thompson was a co-owner of Thompson Skating Rink. She was a member of Riverview Presbyterian Church She was a member of Tops NC 486 Eden, Fairview Extenion Club, and Golden Age Club. Preceding her in death was her husband; Bill Thompson , two brothers and 3 sisters surviving her memory are her sons; Charles Thompson and wife Fleeta of Eden, Walter Thompson of Hawaii, daughter; Mary Sams of Eden and Karen Chilton of Greensboro , 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Monday evening from 7-9 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at her home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
karen and thompson family,so sorry to read of your mothers death she was such a great lady,what a wonderful time it was skating at your familys place,i can hear that whistle blowingyour dad had. bgwashburn
bgwashburn
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Mrs. Thompson was a very nice and sweet person. I know you will miss her very much. May God bless you in this hour of sorrow.
Marie Burchell
Sending special thoughts and prayers to the family at this time. Othola possessed so many great qualities; loving, caring, sharing, encouraging, just to name a few. She meant alot to so many people and she will never be forgotten! God Bless her family! She loved her family!
Stephanie Roberson
My prayers go out to Charles and family at this difficult time.Mrs.Thompson was my girl scout leader when I was at Spray Graded School.I have fond memories of learning to roller skate and playing in pool behind the house.God will give you comfort.
Donna Durham
Karen, and all the family. I was s sorry to hear about your mom. I spent many wonderful hours with ass of you as a teen-age. At the skating ring and the swimming pool. Oh! what fond memories! Then later in life at T.O.P.S. I will never forget that laugh. Your mom was always so full of life,she alway act like she felt good no matter what was going on. I will miss her, but nothing compared you your loss. She was a wonderful roll modle to all. May God bless all of you at this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers.Muriel B. Caldwell39
Muriel Bryant Caldwell
Connie Tilley and Family, I am so truly sorry for the loss of your sweet grandmother. I know how very much you and Jan loved her and will be praying for you and your family through this time.
Lisa Frazier/Gabriel Berry & Weston
To the Thompson family Granny Thompson that's what I new her by when I was a child and she taught me at Sunday school at Riverview Presbyterian church. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. Look to God as he will see you through this difficult time. RIP Granny Thompson.__
mandy holt
I am so sorry to hear about Othola. When I think of her I remember her at the TOPPS meetings and how much she enjoyed that. I know how difficult this is and this time of year. All of you take care and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this is, she's not suffering, but that deep hurt is still there. Take care, Susan & Louis Childrey
Susan Childrey
Karen, Mary, and everyone, I am so sorry to read of your Mothers death. I, along with so many others recall fond memories of the skating rink and the pool. I am sure she and my Mom are "catching up", along with so many others in Heaven. Love you all, Merrilee
Merrilee S Massey
Oh,the fond memories left behind by your parents.The skate nights, the days at the pool. Mr & Mrs Thompson touch so many young lives in a positive way. Take comfort in knowing they are now at rest and back together.May God be with each of you in the days ahead.
Larry and Kristie Rorrer
So very sorry to hear of Mrs Thompson passing i had a lot of good times at there pool and at there skateing rink she was always so sweet to all the kids she and Bill will be missed.
douglas boulding
Connie and Susan I am sorry about your grandmother, I enjoyed been around her she was sweet and gave me alot of encouragement when I was at Tops. May God bless you and just know shes with her Jesus and he has another Angel. Donna and Maynard Smith
Donna Smith
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