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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Katherine Earl Pierce Thompson
Katherine Earl
Pierce Thompson
Oct 13, 1919 — Jan 11, 2016
Katherine Earl Pierce Thompson's Obituary
Katherine Earl Pierce Thompson, 96, of Marshall passed away peacefully at her home following a short illness on January 11, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Trinity Episcopal Church and will be buried in Algoma cemetery in Marshall, TX. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Downs Funeral Home.
She was the wife of James Philip Thompson who preceded her in death. Mrs. Thompson was a descendant of the founding families of the United States and Texas. Her ancestors fought in the American Revolution and helped settle Virginia. Other ancestors came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin. She was the daughter of Albert Crayton Pierce of Marshall and Ursula Boyd Pierce of Cuero, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and infant son.
Mrs. Thompson was born on October 13, 1919 in the Pierce home which is now the current location of Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall. She graduated Marshall High School in 1936 and attended the University of Texas where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and a member of the UT women's golf team.
She married James Philip Thompson on August 18, 1943, in Trinity Episcopal Church. Mrs. Thompson was a cradle Episcopalian, where she was baptized, confirmed, married, and now buried.
Mrs. Thompson was a past president of the Belle Maison Club, past president DeMolay Mothers Club, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Marshall Symphony League, and supported Boy Scout troop 501 and their Drum and Bugle Corp.
Mrs. Thompson and her husband traveled extensively. Their favorite travel destinations were China and Europe. After his death she continued to travel with her girlfriends.
She is survived by sons Albert P. Thompson and James P. Thompson, his wife Stella and grandson Jason, and ex-daughter-in-law Margaret Lee.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Steve Crayton and Dr. George F. Leatherman.
Katie wanted special recognition to be given to her care givers Kasandra and Homa Lee, Joy's Sitters, and Marshall Hospice. Also included are Sue, Gary, friends, and caring neighbors.
Memorials may be made in her name to Trinity Episcopal School
2905 Rosborough Springs Rd, Marshall, TX 75672
or the Michelson Museum of Art
216 N Bolivar St, Marshall, TX 75670.
She will be remembered for her sharp mind, words of wisdom, sense of humor, and her selfless nature. Katie will always be remembered for her loyalty, integrity, and incredible faith.
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