Obituaries

February 1, 1928 to December 19, 2018

WINAMAC - Lucille Marie “Lucy” White Thompson, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Life Care Center of Rochester. 

She was born Feb. 1, 1928 in Wardell, MO to the late James Elmer and Hazel Alma Button White.

She is also survived by:
Theodore R. "Ted" Thompson, Husband
Sharon K. (Larry) Stalbaum, San Pierre, Daughter
Anthony C. (Sue) Brown, North Vernon, Son
7 Grandchildren: Lee, David, Johnny, Rich, Sondra, Kim and Pam
Numerous Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
James Elmer (Esther) White, Jr., Francesville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Francis L. “Shank” Thompson, Former Husband
David Allen Hinman, Jr., Grandson
Ida Davis, Sister
Mildred Huffman, Sister
Earl E. White, Brother

In her younger years, Mrs. Thompson worked in the cotton fields of Missouri. Having only completed the third grade, she was even so able to achieve a CNA license and worked in local nursing homes for over 30 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially flower gardening, fishing and caring for her pet squirrels. She was well-known for her homemade noodles. She also enjoyed collecting owl figurines. She loved children, especially looking after them at the bus stop. She cared for those children as if they were her own. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Friday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.