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Velma Thompson

Passed 06/20/2024

Obituary For Velma Thompson

Velma Jean Thompson entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Velma was a
native of Spartanburg SC. On the south side, the young and old called her Jean Thompson. She was the daughter of the late Dorthy E. Thompson and June Brown.

Jean was preceded in death by: the
father of her children, Robert Gerald Smith; her brother, Ray Thompson; and her two nephews, Clarence James Thompson, and Kendrick Thompson.

She is survived by: two daughters, Katrina and Melody Thompson; five grandchildren, Jessica, Gerald, Jasmine, Jahvelle, John, and Mariah; three great-grandchildren, Gynyia, Kyomi, Kayden, and Ms. Gwendolyn Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the E. L. Collins Cemetery, Spartanburg, SC.


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To the Thompson family my deepest Heart-felt condolences go ut to each and everyone of you .Jean was my buddy and she'll have you hollering but that was her character just Jean at Heart .Mama thought a lot of you Jean we all did Rest In Heavenly Peace my sister.Jean you'll never be forgotten. Always family to the Beaty's a true friend ❤️ you .Theresa Moore ,Irby & Beaty family w/ love forever.

I knew Velma Jean when I lived on S Forest St. She was my best friend. I asked my parents to name my 1st sister Velma Jean, and they did. I haven't seen her in years. I always thought of her. I'm so sorry for the family loss. I will miss Velma even moreso.😢

Sorry for your loss, Velma Jean was a very good friend and if you needed anything and she had it, it was yours. Sleep on Jean and take your rest , we love you, but God loved you best. Mildred Brewton and Family

My condolences to the family, sorry for your loss. Its bee a long time since I saw Jean Thompson. Remembering her she was a joy to encounter. She always made you laugh. There was never a dull moment around her. When I was a teenager, I hung out at her house with Trina. Jean would cook sometimes, and I would eat and enjoy. Jean could make anyone laugh. She was a jokester at heart. My prayers to the family, Trina, Melody, sister Gwen and her Grandchildren is that God may comfort you all during this time of loss. God is not too far away that He can't hear your cry. Lean on one another, draw close to God and He will guide you on this new journey. I can't say that it will be easy but with God,all things are possible.

Rip prayers to the family Latoya kilgore

Just the amount of time I have known you Jean we had good laughs together . I wish I could have got some pictures together wit you . I'm definitely gonna miss hearing you say go get you a honey bun or your LMN cigarettes or your favorite beer . Definitely gonna miss watching Steve Erikle with you . I loved you like you was my own grandma . You was the first to kno I was pregnant before anybody else knew and before I knew myself . Definitely watch over your great grandbaby for us . ❤️❤️ I love you beautiful keep watching over everybody .

Awww..I hadn't seen ms.jean in yrs...so very sorry to hear of her passing...my condolences go out to her kids and other family members..Mary lindell

My condolence and prayers for my family. We've shared many years together as sisters. I know you had to leave us and you are resting peacefully now, in the arms of Jesus! We will meet again! Jesus is our comforter and our present help. - Sis. Mary

My condolence and prayers for my family. We've shared many years together as sisters. I know you had to leave us and you are resting peacefully now, in the arms of Jesus! We will meet again! Jesus is our comforter and our present help!

Click click boom , Velma Jean , jeanny !!!!!! Baby I miss u already ... love u gma

We love you grandma and going to miss you, Watch over Xyleek for us and the family

I will always love you grandma and know that you will be watching down on us. Rest easy my love, i love you

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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