Lorena E. "Betty" Thompson, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, originally from Dallas, Texas, began celebrating her eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Loretta Hawkins. God gave her a perfect birthday of July 4. Prior to marrying her husband, she graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas earning a bachelor of science in music. She proudly supported her husband as he served the country in the United States Navy. Betty cherished the nation's founding principles rooted in Christian Faith as an active Republican. She had an unwavering faith in God. She was active in her church and loved singing in the choir. She taught multiple Bible studies and was a strong prayer warrior. Betty continued her membership with Tri Delta Sorority and community outreach with them throughout her life. Betty was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was extremely supportive to her grandchildren and urged them to reach their fullest potential. She was an avid dog lover her whole life. Betty will return to her home in "Deep in the Heart of Texas" for her final resting place.
She is survived by her loving children, Lorie Batson and husband, Frank, of South Carolina, David Thompson and his wife, Susan, of Michigan; adoring grandchildren, Ashely E. Watson, Christopher S. Thompson and his wife, Lauren, Zachary H. Watson, Matthew R. Thompson, Lucas B. Watson and wife, Any, and Grady Walters.
Lorena was preceded in passing by loving husband, Robert Burns Thompson and son, Robert Bruce Thompson.
The family will receive friends and family at Palmetto Mortuary, 1017 Mauldin Road Greenville, South Carolina 29607 on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2018 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Interment is to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org/donate.