Sue Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wanda Sue NeSmith Thompson passed peacefully from this life on November 2, 2020. Mrs. Thompson was a lifelong resident of Corsicana. She was married to Johnnie C. Thompson for sixty two years, until he passed away in 2012. Sue celebrated her 90th birthday in June. Sue was a long time educator and a lover of children of all ages. She began her teaching career as a teenager, when she taught Sunday school at Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. In her 30’s, she and her father turned the family garage into a private kindergarten, called The Gingerbread House. She later graduated from East Texas State University and began teaching public kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary, where she retired 25 years later. Wanda Sue was a faithful Christian, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her children: Suzanne Shamburger of Austin; Jill and Donnie Marshall, of Estes Park, Colorado; and John Todd Thompson, of San Antonio. She leaves behind eight beloved grandchildren: Breanne, Zachariah, Alyssa, Josh, Addie, Melissa, Matthew, and Megan. She leaves behind six precious great-grandchildren: Katie, Carol, Cydni, Easton, Emmi and Haisley. The family wishes to thank all of her family and friends who have sent cards, letters, and kind wishes through the years. A special thank you to members of Westhill Church of Christ, where she was a member. We also offer our highest regards to Cornerstone Gardens Nursing Home in Temple and all the wonderful Hospice caregivers at Baylor Scott and White in Temple. Due to covid concerns and the family’s wish for our friends/family to stay safe and healthy, we will not be able to celebrate Sue’s life with a traditional church service or visitation. If you wish to honor her privately, you are invited to do so between 1 and 3 PM Friday, November 6th, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Sue Thompson

June 13, 1930 - November 2, 2020