Elizabeth Clark Thompson

Elizabeth Clark Thompson of Davidson died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. She was 83 years old. A service is planned Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church.

Elizabeth was born Jan. 12, 1927 in St Pauls, N.C., the daughter of Saloma and John Clark. In addition to her parents, six brothers, and one sister, Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Dewey W. Thompson Sr., her son Roy Michael Thompson and grandson John H. Thompson Jr.

Elizabeth spent a lifetime devoting herself to her family and her church. She will always be remembered as a wonderful cook, excellent seamstress and the best Grannie that ever lived.

She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Charlotte for over 40 years, then upon moving to Davidson joined Hopewell Baptist Church, where she became active in the Homemakers Sunday School Class.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Elsie Holden of Fayetteville, John Thompson (Anne) of Lexington, SC, Brenda Bellew (Sidney) of Charlotte, Dewey Thompson Jr. (Cathy) of Harrisburg, N.C., JoAnne Pierce (Sammy) of Davidson, daughter-in-law Cathey Thompson of Floral City, Fl, 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a sister Rachel Mercer of Red Springs, N.C.

A service to celebrate Mrs. Thompson’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Hopewell Baptist Church, Davidson. The Rev. Samuel D. Pierce and Rev. Leland K. Stephens will officiate. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville.

Memorials may be sent to Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund, 18841 Davidson Concord Road, Davidson, NC 28036 or Levine Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078.