of Lake City, AR
June 23, 1943 - August 26, 2025
Wilma Jean Whitney Thompson, 82, of Lake City passed to her heavenly home on August 26, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born June 23, 1943 to the late Sherman and Helen Whitney in Dixie. Wilma was a proud graduate of Dixie High School, class of 1962. She was a faithful member of Refuge Church of Lake City. Wilma lived all her life in the Dixie and Lake City areas. She was a factory worker until she and her husband opened "Battery and Parts" of Jonesboro and Paragould. After opening the business, she worked with her husband until his passing in 2006. She continued to work in the business with her son until 2024.
Preceded in death parents; her husband, Harvey Lee Thompson and in laws, William and Jessie Ruth Thompson.
Survived by daughter, Janis (Harvey) Faulkner of Caraway; son, Darrell (Kristi) Thompson of Paragould; grandchildren, Whitney (Zach) Guiltner, Josh (Allie) Thompson and Jessie Grace Thompson all of Paragould; great grandchildren, Memphis Guiltner, Rhylee Thompson, Stetson Thompson and Magnolia Guiltner all of Paragould; bonus grandchildren, Dalton, Maleigh, Macie Short and Lainey Walling of Caraway; brothers, Jimmy Whitney of Paragould, Gary (Debbie) Whitney of Dixie; sister, Mitzie (Jerry) Whitten of Brookland; sister-in-law, Eunice (Jake) Gilley of Lake City; brother-in-law, Earl (Elouise) Thompson of Jonesboro and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00 am at Refuge General Baptist Church, 5002 AR-18, Lake City, AR with Steve Hinkle officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens, Paragould.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave., Jonesboro
Pallbearers will be Zach Guiltner, Adam Whitney, Cody Thompson, James Whitney, Josh Thompson and Alex Whitten.
In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider the Thompson Family Memorial fund, Refuge Church, Lake City.
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9 Condolence(s)
Pat Harvey Malone
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Heaven just gained another angel. I remember growing up over on the Levee & seeing your beautiful red hair & wishing mine could look like that. Mom use to tell me you would come to our house & carry me around. You are going to be missed. Thanks for the memories
Bobbie Barnett
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Dearest Debbie and Gary, so sad you have to part with your dear sister for a time. Cling to the past precious memories to sustain you until you meet again in Glory. Prayers continue for your entire family.
In sincere sympathy, Bobbie
Lisa Barron
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
She was a ray of sunshine. Just as sweet as can be. She will truly be missed.🙏🙏
Joan Baker
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Deepest condolences to Janice and family and Darrell and family.
Your Momma was a beautiful sweet soul.. Always smiling… I face timed with her just last week and had the best talk, we laughed, we recalled long ago memories… She was so at peace….
Fly with the angels Wilma Jean
Byron or Susan N Gatlin
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Janis and Darell, I am so very sorry to hear of your sweet mothers passing. Prayers for you and the extended family at this time.
Susie Huffman Gatlin
Toni Gillette
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
My prayers go out to the family! Ms. Wilma was always a light at Refuge and a symbol of faithfulness and loyalty . She will be missed!
Love and prayers to the family!
Nina Wininger
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
I enjoyed the time we had with each other she was a wonderful woman. She taught
How to keep her plants. God bless her and the family.
Steve Terrell
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you dear family. Lord Jesus come soon. I loved my neigyand surrogate mother.
Caleb Southard
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Praying for the Thompson family and girlfriend Sierra Thompson, try to keep those heads held high I know it's gonna be a hard long road of healing. She is in a better place god has Jean Thompson and the family in his prayers. my Condolences to the Thompson family