Norma Thompson
January 29, 2025 at 9:43 a.m.
Norma Lee Thompson, age 90, of Laurel, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
Born May 26, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Virgie (Cowan) Lovins. On August 27, 1982 she became the wife of Elmer ‘Clayton’ Thompson, and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2014.
She was retired, having worked for many years at the former Sperry Rubber & Plastics in Brookville. She was a member of the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church.
In her leisure time she enjoyed Bluegrass music, and attending Bluegrass festivals, especially Bean Blossom.
Survivors include a daughter, Vickie Ratliff of Laurel; daughters-in-law, Debbie Lee, Vicki Lee both of Brookville and Linda Lee of Harrison, Ohio; step-children, Rick Thompson, Nick Thompson, David Thompson, Lisa Hokey; 12 grandchildren, Tonya White, Rob Lee, Mic Lee, William Ratliff, Jamie Lee, Bo Barger , Lesley Lee, Misty Lewis, Jason Lee , Justin Barger, And Chris Lee; 44 great-grandchildren, and 30 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sons, Robert E. Lee, David Lee, Gary Lee; granddaughter, Angie Lee; a brother, Damon Lovins, as well as a step-son, Danny Thompson.
Private graveside services will be conducted with burial in Laurel North Cemetery in Laurel.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Norma Thompson, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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Norma Lee Thompson, age 90, of Laurel, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
Born May 26, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Virgie (Cowan) Lovins. On August 27, 1982 she became the wife of Elmer ‘Clayton’ Thompson, and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2014.
She was retired, having worked for many years at the former Sperry Rubber & Plastics in Brookville. She was a member of the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church.
In her leisure time she enjoyed Bluegrass music, and attending Bluegrass festivals, especially Bean Blossom.
Survivors include a daughter, Vickie Ratliff of Laurel; daughters-in-law, Debbie Lee, Vicki Lee both of Brookville and Linda Lee of Harrison, Ohio; step-children, Rick Thompson, Nick Thompson, David Thompson, Lisa Hokey; 12 grandchildren, Tonya White, Rob Lee, Mic Lee, William Ratliff, Jamie Lee, Bo Barger , Lesley Lee, Misty Lewis, Jason Lee , Justin Barger, And Chris Lee; 44 great-grandchildren, and 30 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sons, Robert E. Lee, David Lee, Gary Lee; granddaughter, Angie Lee; a brother, Damon Lovins, as well as a step-son, Danny Thompson.
Private graveside services will be conducted with burial in Laurel North Cemetery in Laurel.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Norma Thompson, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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