Clarissa Lavonne Thompson, age 82, of Connersville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident for several years.
Born December 13, 1933 in Brookville, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Walter Roy & Ruth Adeline (Kelly) Hinds. She was united in marriage to Edward Thompson and he preceded her in death.
A homemaker, she also helped out on the family farm. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, and loved music and singing gospel hymns.
Survivors include six children, Susan (Dan) Tracy of Richmond, Indiana, Ann Wickersham of Connersville, Indiana, Connie (Martin) Schlam of Sarasota, Florida, Gary (Beth) Thompson of Connersville, Indiana, Rodney (Kimberly) Thompson of Connersville, Indiana and Leonard “Leo” (Kristy) Thompson of Statham, Georgia; one brother, Kenneth H. (Mary) Hinds of Brookville, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Coralee Maxell.
Family & friends may visit from 4 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Pastor Chuck McMahan of Smyrna Baptist Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Saturday, August 27, 2016, 11:00 A.M., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will then follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thompson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .