Joy Thompson

Joy Thompson, 71, died June 27, 2013 in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Norman Rushing, pastor of Central Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Thompson was born October 10, 1941 in Gorman, Texas. She graduated from De Leon High School in De Leon in 1959, and moved to Pampa in 1961. She married Joe Thompson on July 27, 1962 in Pampa. She was an avid bowler and participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Charlene Terrill. Survivors include her husband, Joe Thompson of the home, a daughter, Denise Childress and husband Curtis of Blanchard, Oklahoma, a son, Scott Thompson and wife Becky of Chatsworth, California, four grandchildren, Colby Childress and wife Hilary of Norman, Oklahoma, Gracie Thompson, Tessa Thompson and Griffen Thompson, all of Chatsworth, California, and a great-granddaughter, Bryar Childress of Norman, Oklahoma, and a sister, Pat Hayes and husband Jim of Canton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society, c/o Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles, Pampa, Texas 79065, or a charity of your choice. Service Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel 600 N. Ward St. Pampa, TX 79065 Wednesday, July 03, 2013 2:00 PM Interment Fairview Cemetery 1500 Duncan St. Pampa , TX 79065