Edwina Whitlock Thompson

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THOMPSON, Edwina Whitlock Edwina Whitlock Thompson went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 29, 2020, surrounded by her dear family and was reunited with her beloved husband of 64 years, C.A. (Tiny) Thompson in Heaven. She was born on November 8, 1926, in Carrollton, Texas to Juanita Brake Whitlock and Homer Thomas Whitlock. She is survived by their three children Tim Thompson (Rhonda), Kathy Argo, and Melissa Gill and Eight Grandchildren: Katy Gruner (Bobby), Tiffany Vineyard (John), Kristin McElmurry (Jonathan), Chelsea Salazar (Robert), John Gill, (Stacy) Kendel Davis (Will), Rhett Gill (Caitlin) and Karoline Riech (Kevin). She is also blessed with 11 Great grandchildren: Gage and Roman Gruner, Baylea and Rylea Vineyard, Edison and Calvin McElmurry, Ava and Emma Salazar, Mason and Charlotte Gill, Claire Davis, and three more on the way. She is also survived by her sister Elise Whitlock Blair and 3 nieces. Edwina graduated from Carrollton High in 1944 and married Tiny Thompson in 1951. From 1958-1991 she worked for the Carrollton Farmers Branch school district, including a few years as the district's first secretary at Valwood Elementary, and stayed in touch with the students for years to come. She was an intentional lover of the Lord, Family, Friend and even strangers. She lived life to the fullest and her daily joys including a morning cup of coffee and crossword puzzle, texts and Facebook posts with dear friends and family, fellowship and outings with her cherished community from First Baptist Carrollton, and visits with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Nana, you are our sunshine, and you will always be missed. Visitation and services will be on March 4th at First Baptist at the Fields 1401 Carrollton Parkway, Carrollton, Texas from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by services at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Dr. Brent Taylor at First Baptist at the Fields. In Lieu of flowers donation can be made to First Baptist at The Fields1401 Carrollton parkway, Carrollton, Texas 75010.

Fonte: Dallas Morning News

Publicado em: 04-03-2020