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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.

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

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

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

    Praying for the family

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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

    Prayers for Wayne and family!

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  • 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

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

    Praying for this wonderful family

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  • 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!

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  • 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.??

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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!

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  • 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!

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