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Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Rusk Cemetery
Bertha May Thompson, age 84, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Bertha was born September 19, 1930 in Rochester, New York to Carlin and Alice (Chadwick) Smith. She married Irving LeFever and he preceded her in death. She later married Sam Thompson on April 9, 1955 in San Diego, California. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2001. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Salem. Bertha loved unconditionally, devoting herself to home life and caring for her family. She shared laughter with everyone making others feel good.
Bertha is survived by her daughter: Helen (Ken) Markham of Flora; 2 sons: Ted (Deb) Thompson of Flora and Rob (Vicki) Thompson of Clay City; sister: Margaret Butts of Flora; daughter-in-law: Carol LeFever of Clay City; 2 sisters-in-law: Imogene Cox of Flora and Marjorie Thompson of Clay City; special friend: Linda Daugherty of Louisville; along with 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a daughter: Karen Hunt, a son: David LeFever, 3 sisters, and 4 grandchildren.
A funeral service for Bertha Thompson will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Rusk Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to Heritage Woods Activity Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit www.frankandbright.com.
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thoughts and prayers for your family
Helen and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your sweet mother will always be with you...in your heart. God bless.
Sorry for the loss of a beautiful lady, inside and out
Helen: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss...may fond memories help to bring comfort and peace to the family.
I am so so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady. It was such a joy getting to know Ms. Bert the 11 months I knew her at Heritage Woods. She was so sweet and kind and funny. She will certainly be missed by everyone who knew her.
Sorry to hear about your mom Rob, I know how much you loved her and worried about her.
Sooo sorry to hear of Bert's passing!!!God Bless you all!!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Rob and Ted. Thinking of you all!
sorry for you loss,id rather been there to support you but icant so I hope this candle well help you all out and stay close together
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
She was dearly loved and will be dearly missed.
Sorry for your loss Rob. Thinking of you and your family.
Helen, It's Tuesday morning and I'm sitting here thinking of you. Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Barb
Sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a very sweet woman and I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was always in a good mood and full of laughter. Keeping all of you in our prayers. Love and blessings.
So sorry for your loss! Thinking of all of you!
I will miss you Bertha. You were such a sweet lady n I loved being your cna at heritage woods. Rip sweet angel
She will be missed!
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