Dorothy Hardin Thompson

Obituary For Dorothy Hardin Thompson

Ms. Dorothy May Hardin Thompson was born December 15, 1923 and completed her life’s journey on Wednesday; May 26, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina.

She was a resident of Union City, New Jersey for more than fifty years. During that time, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Consequently, mastering a long term tenure with Christ Hospital, Jersey City, New Jersey which anchored her career path. She married a clinical physician: Dr. Earl Thompson, who preceded her in death. She created designer hats by Dorothy and co-owned a shop on Main Street in Gastonia where her hats were in demand. As a mothering auntie to a host of her great nieces and nephews, she was a spark of tenacity.

She was preceded in death by her mother: Lavlette Hardin and her father: Ernest Hardin.

She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories to her beloved sister: Vera Feaster; nieces: Maxine Adams and Garnell Feaster of Gastonia, North Carolina and Antonia Bartholomew (Edward) of Las Vegas, Nevada and nephew: Bradley Feaster (Janice) of Gastonia, North Carolina and other relatives.

A private memorial is being planned in Mid June.

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