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Catherine L. ThompsonPassing: May 10, 2014

Service:

Spice Valley Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 14th @ 10:30 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, May 13th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, May 14th @ 9:30-10:30 am

Cemetery:

Spice Valley Baptist Cemetery

Wednesday, May 14th

MITCHELL – Catherine L. Thompson, 90, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford.

Born February 18, 1924, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of William Roscoe and Ruby Rebecca (Price) Baldwin. She married William Jasper Thompson June 22, 1946, and he preceded her in death February 4, 1995.

She was a homemaker and had been employed at Trav-Ler Radio Corporation. She was the Spice Valley correspondent for more than 35 years for The Mitchell Tribune and the Orleans Progress Examiner. Catherine graduated from Mitchell High School in 1941 and was a long time member of Spice Valley Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Bible School, and belonged to the Ladies Missionary Society. She was a member of the Spice Valley Homemakers Club. Catherine was the heart of her home, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend.

Surviving: daughters, Donna Rae (Zeb) Rush, Huron
 Rita Lynn (Denzil) Brown, Mitchell
 Sharon Lee (James) Erdle, Mitchell
 grandchildren, Caralynda (Chris) Pfaff
 Jason (Jeri) Brown
 Teresa (Terry II) Slone
 Billy Erdle
 Holly (Billy) Peunggate
 Ben (fiancée, Lisa) Rush
 great grandchildren, Moyra, Trey, Mylea, and Elayna Slone
 Marissa and Lucas Brown
 Lydia, Clayton, Dakota, and Carson Pfaff
 sisters, Betty Lavon Edwards, Greencastle
 Patty Ruth (Bill) Rasnic, Veedersburg
 sisters-in-law, Dortha Cooper, Mitchell
 Pearl Buchanan, Mitchell
 many cousins, nieces, and nephews

Her parents; husband; and brothers, William Robert Baldwin, and Donald Leroy Baldwin, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Spice Valley Baptist Church with Reverend Lewis Williams, Reverend Ron Allender, and Reverend Dwight Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the church.

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11 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Penny Connerley Wicks | Cooper, Texas
    Date: May 14, 2014
    I will always remember the wonderful lady she was. She helped make my Birthday a wish come true. Donna and girls I miss you all too. We did have some good times together. Your Mom was a Jewel!! I know she will be sorely missed. Penny
  2. Guest: Judy Williams | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 14, 2014
    To the Thompson/Brown/Rush Families: After reading the wonderful, thoughtful, and informative obituary of your Mother and Grandmother, I now understand the connections within your family. I wish that I had known her, your pride and affection for her shows and I am sure that she was proud of you. Sincerely, Judy Williams.
  3. Guest: Sheryl Walton | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 14, 2014
    So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a very caring lady. She was such a blessing to you. May God cover you with his love. Sheryl
  4. Guest: Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: May 14, 2014
    Dpnna & family - I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom.. How blessed you were to have had her so long in your lives. May the memories sustain you at his most difficult time. Judy
  5. Guest: Sue Robison | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: May 13, 2014
    Donna----Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. It doesn't seem that long ago that we all were reading her news write-up in the Mitchell Tribune!
  6. Guest: Marian Cash | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 13, 2014
    I always remember Mrs. Thompson fondly...she was neighbors with my grandparents and I enjoyed visiting with her during the summer. She always had cookies and milk and I loved her player piano! She had a kind heart and was a friend to all. She will truly be missed!
  7. Guest: Frank & Gayla Merry | orleans, IN
    Date: May 13, 2014
    So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Thompson passing. She will truely be missed.
  8. Guest: Shaunta (Cornwell) Dunbar | FortHoodTX
    Date: May 13, 2014
    Rita, Donna and Families Your mother was an amazing woman. I always remember her hugs from Ollie's. She always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
  9. Guest: Pat Rasnic | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: May 12, 2014
    You are in my thoughts and prayers! I always thought a lot of your mom, and I know her spirit will always be with you!
  10. Guest: Kay Luchauer Ely | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 12, 2014
    Rita,Donna,Sharon, I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing, I know you all loved her dearly. I would see her out with one of you girls shopping and especially at yard sales. I always read her church column in the Tribune. Mothers live on in our hearts, she will always be with you. I am thinking and praying for all of you at this time and in the days ahead.
  11. Guest: Balinda Wagner | Quincy, IN
    Date: May 12, 2014
    Donna, Rita, and Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss I know no matter what your age or the circumtances it still hurts the same. You are all in my prayers and I love you all. Balinda Wagner (Edwards)

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