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Mrs. Catherine L. "Cat" Thompson of 928 Clarke St. Petersburg, VA went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 1, 2016. She was born Catherine L. Jones on April 26, 1930 in Prince George, VA to Moses and Dora Jones.
She was educated in the Prince George County school system and graduated from Disputanta Training School. Catherine received her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certification from the Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed by Petersburg General Hospital, Central State Hospital, Popular Springs Hospital, and the Petersburg Health Department with 26 years of service until her retirement in 1995.
Catherine loved to get her nails and hair done, shopping (Walmart), eating good food and going to her church - First Baptist Church Harrison St. She loved her Pastor (Pastor Jeremiah Tillman) and would tell everybody “ that’s her pastor”. Catherine also dearly loved her family.
She was a faithful and dedicated member of First Baptist Church Harrison Street Petersburg Va for many years until her health declined. She served as a member of the Usher Board for over 50 years, was an officer of the Senior Ladies Usher’s Ministry, was a member and past officer of the Virginia State Baptist Usher's Union, Petersburg and Vicinity Ushers Union, Health Wellness Ministry, Nursing Ministry, Bible Study Ministry, and the Downtown Churches Feeding Program. Catherine was also a member of Club Megaton and Girls Incorporated.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Mark W. Thompson, Sr.; parents, Dora and Moses Jones; siblings, Dora Jones, Henry Jones, Rosa Rodgers and Maude White; and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tanya Mitchell Thompson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted son, Mark W. Thompson Jr., of Chester Va.; three grandchildren, Monika Mitchell of Colonial Heights Va., Mark W.Thompson III of Petersburg Va., and devoted caretaker, Marshae' "Peaches" Thompson of Chester Va., two great-grandchildren, Marzhan Thompson and Qa'Ron Bannister of Chester Va.; one niece, Elmyra Allen of Petersburg Va.;sisters-in-law, Alma Fulford of Richmond, Va. and Helen Thompson of Junction City, Kansas; devoted friends, Deaconess Marian Moore and Joyce Greene; Aide, Brenda Bannister- Griffin; and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Virginia.
Public viewing for Mrs. Catherine Thompson will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine L. Thompson will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 233 Harrison St. Petersburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park Petersburg, Va. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service. Family is receiving friends at the residence of her granddaughter, Marshae’ Thompson , 4010 Creek Way Chester, Va. 23831 and can be reached at (804) 715-4379.
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
She was educated in the Prince George County school system and graduated from Disputanta Training School. Catherine received her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certification from the Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed by Petersburg General Hospital, Central State Hospital, Popular Springs Hospital, and the Petersburg Health Department with 26 years of service until her retirement in 1995.
Catherine loved to get her nails and hair done, shopping (Walmart), eating good food and going to her church - First Baptist Church Harrison St. She loved her Pastor (Pastor Jeremiah Tillman) and would tell everybody “ that’s her pastor”. Catherine also dearly loved her family.
She was a faithful and dedicated member of First Baptist Church Harrison Street Petersburg Va for many years until her health declined. She served as a member of the Usher Board for over 50 years, was an officer of the Senior Ladies Usher’s Ministry, was a member and past officer of the Virginia State Baptist Usher's Union, Petersburg and Vicinity Ushers Union, Health Wellness Ministry, Nursing Ministry, Bible Study Ministry, and the Downtown Churches Feeding Program. Catherine was also a member of Club Megaton and Girls Incorporated.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Mark W. Thompson, Sr.; parents, Dora and Moses Jones; siblings, Dora Jones, Henry Jones, Rosa Rodgers and Maude White; and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tanya Mitchell Thompson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted son, Mark W. Thompson Jr., of Chester Va.; three grandchildren, Monika Mitchell of Colonial Heights Va., Mark W.Thompson III of Petersburg Va., and devoted caretaker, Marshae' "Peaches" Thompson of Chester Va., two great-grandchildren, Marzhan Thompson and Qa'Ron Bannister of Chester Va.; one niece, Elmyra Allen of Petersburg Va.;sisters-in-law, Alma Fulford of Richmond, Va. and Helen Thompson of Junction City, Kansas; devoted friends, Deaconess Marian Moore and Joyce Greene; Aide, Brenda Bannister- Griffin; and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Virginia.
Public viewing for Mrs. Catherine Thompson will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine L. Thompson will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 233 Harrison St. Petersburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park Petersburg, Va. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service. Family is receiving friends at the residence of her granddaughter, Marshae’ Thompson , 4010 Creek Way Chester, Va. 23831 and can be reached at (804) 715-4379.
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
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