Susan Louise Thompson

June 20, 1945 - February 23, 2019

Susan Louise Thompson, age 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 23, 2019, in the home she shared with her husband, Bobby Thompson. Sue was born in Los Angeles, California on June 20, 1945 to Davis and Edna Pennington. She accepted the Lord at age 30, and has faithfully followed Him ever since, leading many to faith in Christ as well. Sue loved to share her life through her crafts and she opened her home each week for over 10 years to craft and fellowship with friends. She and Bob loved to backpack the Appalachian Trail, Mount San Jacinto, and The Resurrection Trail in Alaska. She also loved to ride bikes with her family, and at the age of 70, rode 46 miles round trip to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse from New Smyrna Beach, FL. She was an amazing lady and touched many with her genuine and sincere heart. She viewed this life as a gift, and the time since her diagnosis, was no different. She often times cried tears of joy at how good God is, even in this cancer story. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, Bobby J. Thompson, brother Jon (Candace) Pennington of West Chester, PA; two daughters Stacy (Mark) Staggs of Blair, OK; Sheri (Brian) McAvoy of Unicoi, TN; Two step sons, Bobby R. Thompson of Ardmore, OK and Tommy (Leesa) Thompson of Argyle, TX. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren; Bobby Thompson Jr., Jimmy Thompson (deceased), Kylee (Eric) Crawford, Karina McAvoy, Bailey (Kyle) Longhofer, Ashley Thompson, Kelsey McAvoy, Austin Thompson, Makenna (Chase) Castillo, and Matthew Thompson. She also has 8 great grandchildren with 3 on the way, as well as 2 nephews and a niece that she loved dearly. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Susan Louise Thompson in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend David Crutchfield officiating. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM on Monday and will continue until service time at Calvary Baptist Church. A graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in the Mausoleum Chapel of Evergreen Cemetery. Those attending the graveside service will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 9:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be the Deacons of Calvary Baptist Church. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Calvary Baptist Church Building fund, 540 Adams St, Erwin, TN 37650 or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Amedisys Hospice, and a very special thank you to Becky Edwards and Linda Bennett for providing exceptional care and love to Sue and the family. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Susan Louise Thompson through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.