In Memory

Charlotte Frances Bowman (Thompson) - Class Of 1958

Charlotte Frances Bowman Thompson  On November 1, 2014 Charlotte Frances Bowman Thompson peacefully went to be with her Lord. Mrs. Thompson was born August 7, 1940, in Knoxville, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Ernestine Cooper and the late Newman Bowman. She was married to the late H. Stewart Thompson Sr.Mrs. Thompson was an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, President of the WMU, a Youth Activities Leader and a member of the choir. Mrs. Thompson also taught in the Danville City and Pittsylvania County School systems for many years. She graduated from Jenkins High School, Jenkins, Ky. in 1958, and later graduated from Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va. in 1962 and the University of Virginia in 1979.Mrs. Thompson is survived by her daughter, Lizabth Donaldson and husband, James, of N.C.; a son, Howard (Rusty) Stewart Thompson Jr. and wife, Ann, of Keeling, Va.; a brother, John Bowman and wife, Marty, of Knoxville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Jessica Thompson and Steward D. Thompson of Keeling, Va.A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Keeling, VA with Rev. Mike Myers officiating.The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 5, 2014, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Keeling, Va., prior to the funeral service, and at other times at the home of her son, Rusty Thompson at 2461 Loop Rd., Keeling, VA 24566. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church Song Book Fund, 2217 Oak Grove Rd., Keeling, VA 24566, the Keeling Fire Dept, P.O. Box 12, Keeling, VA 24566, or the charity of your choice.Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpk., Danville is serving the Thompson family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.