(601) 833-6680

  • 1


Shirley Smith Thompson

The funeral service for Shirley Smith Thompson will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, at Union Primitive Baptist Church in Ruth, with burial to follow in the church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Thompson, 70, of Ruth, passed away January 14, 2023, at St. Dominic’s in Jackson. She was born July 10, 1952, to David Edward Smith and Lois Thompson Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was adored by her family and friends. She enjoyed preparing delicious meals and spending time with her grandchildren; they were the light of her life. Mrs. Thompson worked many years for the United States Postal Service. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenny Smith and Ricky Smith; grandson, Cooper Frazier; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Betty Thompson; and brother-in-law, Phillip Thompson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 52 years, Wayne Thompson; children, Kristi Frazier (Jason), Ronny Thompson (Mandi), and Brandi McCaffrey (Chris); brother, Clifton Smith (Donna); sisters, Carolyn Hux (Herbert), Elaine Williams (Ellis), and Bobbie Kyzar (Keith); brothers-in-law, David Thompson (Debbie) and Carlos Thompson (Dena); sister-in-law, Judy Harrison (Ronnie); 11 grandchildren, Alex Frazier, Lauren Wilson (Brady), Rachel Frazier, Julianna Frazier, Turner Thompson, Parker McCaffrey (fiancé, Logan Murry), Jacey Frazier, Tripp McCaffrey, Railey Thompson, and Matthew Frazier; and 2 great grandchildren, Mac Ann Wilson and Benton Elliott Wilson. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Media

14 comments

  • Comment Link DENNIS HALL Saturday, 21 January 2023 16:38 posted by DENNIS HALL

    WENT TO SCHOOL WITH , SHIRLEY, SHE WAS A SWEET LADY

    Report
  • Comment Link Kristy wallace Thursday, 19 January 2023 05:19 posted by Kristy wallace

    Praying for the family

    Report
  • Comment Link Delores Stroup Wednesday, 18 January 2023 22:27 posted by Delores Stroup

    So very sorry for your loss- Will be praying for all the family during this difficult time.
    Sending love especially to Brandi, Chris and families.

    Report
  • Comment Link Gloria Thames Wednesday, 18 January 2023 19:50 posted by Gloria Thames

    So sorry for your loss prayers for family love ya’ll muchgloria

    Report
  • Comment Link Linda kaye Allred Vestal Wednesday, 18 January 2023 16:41 posted by Linda kaye Allred Vestal

    Prayers for Wayne and family!

    Report
  • Comment Link Sandra Laird Wednesday, 18 January 2023 14:15 posted by Sandra Laird

    I will miss you and your gentle smile my sweet friend. I will feel this empty spot in my heart and life until we meet again. Love you squirrely Shirley

    Report
  • Comment Link Lisa pruden Wednesday, 18 January 2023 13:00 posted by Lisa pruden

    Praying for this wonderful family

    Report
  • Comment Link Ann Sasser Wednesday, 18 January 2023 12:54 posted by Ann Sasser

    Shirley was such a sweet person! I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. She will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her! Prayers for you and your family!

    Report
  • Comment Link Andrea Waldrop Wednesday, 18 January 2023 12:42 posted by Andrea Waldrop

    Praying for y’all… so so sorry.. she was the sweetest and will be greatly missed by all.??

    Report
  • Comment Link Ronnie  Sharon Bullock Wednesday, 18 January 2023 12:04 posted by Ronnie Sharon Bullock

    Shirley was Ronnie’s classmate @ EHS. She and Wayne have been friends of ours 52+ years. Our hearts are broken for Wayne and all the family. We have great memories of Shirley. Prayers with all the family. RIP our friend, till we all meet again.

    Report
  • Comment Link Carol Wednesday, 18 January 2023 11:47 posted by Carol

    I’m so sorry to hear about this. She was such a loving and kind person to everyone. Don’t ever forget how much she loves you all. I pray for understanding and peace.

    Report
  • Comment Link Tammy Beard Wednesday, 18 January 2023 10:14 posted by Tammy Beard

    So very sorry! Praying for Wayne and the family. Shirley was such a kind person. Our loss, heaven's gain.

    Report
  • Comment Link Becky Wednesday, 18 January 2023 09:52 posted by Becky

    She will be greatly missed. Love y’all so much! Praying for y’all!

    Report
  • Comment Link Alana Monday, 16 January 2023 15:34 posted by Alana

    We will definitely miss Maw Maw Shirley! Thankful for all the great memories with her!

    Report

Leave a comment

Obituaries

  • Carol Renee Dunaway Patrick

    Carol Renee Dunaway Patrick

    Graveside service for Carol Renee Dunaway Patrick will be 2 p.m., Monday, November 25, at Wesson City Cemetery. Ms. Patrick,

    Read More
  • James William Elliott, Jr.

    James William Elliott, Jr.

    James (“Jim”) William Elliott, Jr., a gentleman who found great joy in connecting with others, passed away peacefully at his

    Read More
  • Edwin Earl Taylor

    Edwin Earl Taylor

    The Graveside Service for Edwin Earl Taylor will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, at Easthaven Cemetery. Edwin Earl

    Read More
  • Joseph Harold McGee

    Joseph Harold McGee

    Graveside service for Joseph Harold McGee will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Joseph

    Read More
  • Anthony Glenn (Tony) Richardson

    Anthony Glenn (Tony) Richardson

    Graveside service for Anthony Glenn (Tony) Richardson will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Easthaven Cemetery

    Read More
  • Gary Dewayne Delaughter

    Gary Dewayne Delaughter

    Gary Dewayne Delaughter, 40, died November 10, 2024, in Wilkinson County, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, April 14,

    Read More
  • Bobbye Faye Winstead Wynn

    Bobbye Faye Winstead Wynn

    Bobbye Faye (Winstead) Wynn, 74, died the morning of November 12, 2024. Her funeral service will be Saturday, November 16,

    Read More
  • David Lamar Moore

    David Lamar Moore

    The funeral service for David Lamar Moore will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 15, at New Salem Baptist Church with

    Read More
  • Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary

    Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary

    The funeral service for Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16 at Riverwood Family, with burial

    Read More
  • Earline Williams Swager

    Earline Williams Swager

    Services for Mrs. Earline Williams Swager are 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Heritage Family Church with visitation from

    Read More
  • Walter William Travis

    Walter William Travis

    Walter William Travis, 90, of Kentwood, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his family in his

    Read More
  • Robert Earl Hart

    Robert Earl Hart

    The funeral service for Robert Earl Hart will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial

    Read More
  • Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox

    Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox

    Mrs. Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox, 91, passed away on November 5, 2024, at her home in Meadville. She was born

    Read More
  • Christopher Ramsey Lea

    Christopher Ramsey Lea

    The Funeral Service for Christopher Ramsey Lea will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial

    Read More
  • Rita Joyce Neal Wallace

    Rita Joyce Neal Wallace

    The Graveside Service for Rita Joyce Neal Wallace will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Pleasant Grove

    Read More
  • Robbin Dianne Herrington

    Robbin Dianne Herrington

    Robbin Dianne Herrington, 62, of Brookhaven, died November 2, 2024, River Oaks in Flowood, MS. She was born in Monticello,

    Read More
  • James Castilaw

    James Castilaw

    The funeral service for James Castilaw will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church with burial

    Read More
  • Artie Lee Lea

    Artie Lee Lea

    The funeral service for Artie Lee Lea, will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial

    Read More
  • Shirley Faye Brent

    Shirley Faye Brent

    The funeral service for Shirley Faye Brent will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, at Riverwood Family with burial in

    Read More
  • Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan

    Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan

    The Funeral Service for Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Riverwood Family, with

    Read More
  • 1

Obituaries

  • Carol Renee Dunaway Patrick

    Carol Renee Dunaway Patrick

    Graveside service for Carol Renee Dunaway Patrick will be 2 p.m., Monday, November 25, at Wesson City Cemetery. Ms. Patrick,

    Read More
  • James William Elliott, Jr.

    James William Elliott, Jr.

    James (“Jim”) William Elliott, Jr., a gentleman who found great joy in connecting with others, passed away peacefully at his

    Read More
  • Edwin Earl Taylor

    Edwin Earl Taylor

    The Graveside Service for Edwin Earl Taylor will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, at Easthaven Cemetery. Edwin Earl

    Read More
  • Joseph Harold McGee

    Joseph Harold McGee

    Graveside service for Joseph Harold McGee will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Joseph

    Read More
  • Anthony Glenn (Tony) Richardson

    Anthony Glenn (Tony) Richardson

    Graveside service for Anthony Glenn (Tony) Richardson will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Easthaven Cemetery

    Read More
  • Gary Dewayne Delaughter

    Gary Dewayne Delaughter

    Gary Dewayne Delaughter, 40, died November 10, 2024, in Wilkinson County, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, April 14,

    Read More
  • Bobbye Faye Winstead Wynn

    Bobbye Faye Winstead Wynn

    Bobbye Faye (Winstead) Wynn, 74, died the morning of November 12, 2024. Her funeral service will be Saturday, November 16,

    Read More
  • David Lamar Moore

    David Lamar Moore

    The funeral service for David Lamar Moore will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 15, at New Salem Baptist Church with

    Read More
  • Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary

    Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary

    The funeral service for Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16 at Riverwood Family, with burial

    Read More
  • Earline Williams Swager

    Earline Williams Swager

    Services for Mrs. Earline Williams Swager are 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Heritage Family Church with visitation from

    Read More
  • Walter William Travis

    Walter William Travis

    Walter William Travis, 90, of Kentwood, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his family in his

    Read More
  • Robert Earl Hart

    Robert Earl Hart

    The funeral service for Robert Earl Hart will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial

    Read More
  • Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox

    Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox

    Mrs. Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox, 91, passed away on November 5, 2024, at her home in Meadville. She was born

    Read More
  • Christopher Ramsey Lea

    Christopher Ramsey Lea

    The Funeral Service for Christopher Ramsey Lea will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial

    Read More
  • Rita Joyce Neal Wallace

    Rita Joyce Neal Wallace

    The Graveside Service for Rita Joyce Neal Wallace will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Pleasant Grove

    Read More
  • Robbin Dianne Herrington

    Robbin Dianne Herrington

    Robbin Dianne Herrington, 62, of Brookhaven, died November 2, 2024, River Oaks in Flowood, MS. She was born in Monticello,

    Read More
  • James Castilaw

    James Castilaw

    The funeral service for James Castilaw will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church with burial

    Read More
  • Artie Lee Lea

    Artie Lee Lea

    The funeral service for Artie Lee Lea, will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial

    Read More
  • Shirley Faye Brent

    Shirley Faye Brent

    The funeral service for Shirley Faye Brent will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, at Riverwood Family with burial in

    Read More
  • Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan

    Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan

    The Funeral Service for Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Riverwood Family, with

    Read More
  • 1

Local Florists

Bertha's Flower Shop
103 West Chickasaw Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-2561 
Elaina Anders Flowers
515 Brookway Blvd
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 265-2272 
Hetty Bug's Flowers
731 Chestnut Ln SE
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(601) 757-1716 
 Roots & Ribbons
100 West Court Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-2708