Viola Mae Ballenger Thompson was born on October 10, 1932 to the late Raymon A. Ballenger and Ann Miller Ballenger. In 1947 she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Styles Thompson, Sr. and to this union four children were born.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her son, Styles Thompson Jr. of Boiling Springs, SC; three daughters, Linda Rogers, Brenda Jackson and Dianne Thompson all of Inman, SC; one goddaughter, Michelle Cunningham of Boiling Springs, SC; bonus daughter, Tamara Mickler; five grandchildren, Marcus (Lori) Jackson, Christina Mitchell, Jason Rogers, Maurice Jackson and Jeree Rogers; four great-grandchildren, Eli Mitchell, Caden Mitchell, Dylan Godfrey and Jadyn (Tyler) Wibanks; four great-great grandchildren; cherished friend, William "Bill" Fox; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by: one sister, Addie B. Tucker.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at New Bedford Baptist Church, 210 New Bedford Church Rd., Campobello, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel.