Gail Thompson
Gail Diane Thompson (aka Auntie Di) transitioned to be with the Lord on September 22, 2009. She was affectionately known as Diane by family and friends. God answered her prayers as she passed away at her home with her sister and brothers by her side.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Pete and Faye Arlene Thompson; and her childhood friend, Dale (Pumpkin) Clay.
Gail was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She loved her church family and singing with the Gospel Unlimited Choir. She was also a faithful member of the Mustard Seed.
Gail was educated in the St. Louis Public School System and a proud Sumner Alumna. She was employed at AT&T for 28 years. She loved life, her family and friends. She was a music enthusiast and an ardent sports fan. She relied upon prayer for all of her needs.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory: One sister, Patricia Ann Hendrix; four brothers, Barry (Jeanette) Hendrix, Marc (Rhonda) Thompson, Richard Thompson and Robert Thompson; two aunts, Betty Thompson and Ethel Thompson; two nieces; seven nephews; three great nieces; three great nephews; a host of cousins and dear friends.
My family and I send our condolence.We’ll continue to keep the family lifted in prayer. God Bless.
To my sistah di:
We know this to be true.
TOGETHERNESS
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.
All is well.
-Henry Scott Holland
And yes my sista…
All is well.
Love you! Thank you!
See you soon!
Peace,
lisa
Sorry to get the message of your precious loss. My thoughts and prayers are with my sister Pam and the family.
Praying for all the members of the family – Keep strong – if you need anything – a friend to talk to – or a friend to just listen – do not hesitate to call – believe you are not along
– love
Your loss is a great one–we are including your family in our prayers.
Di, will be missed, I will miss whipping yo hair in my kitchen, early on Saturday morinings, that’s how family do it, hook it up, butter yo whip (as she would say), I love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My sister, cousin, best friend, you always told me that you were not ready to buy a black dress to wear for me, well I certainly was not ready to buy one either, but as always you got your way. My Dear Friend, you will truly be missed. Thank you for being the Godmother to Reggie, Juan and Corey. I’m praying for the family to stay strong because Diane was our mountain.
The Word for Today is Excellence. “Who I am is the best I can be.”-Leontyne Price
In these midnight moments, one year after your passing, i am reminded of one of the many things i learned from you. That my sista, was to embrace change. No person alive is perfect. Being, “the best we can be”, leaves room for improvements. We have our faults and weaknesses. We also have limits on our time and energy. We have obligations, reponsibilities, and priorities. It means simply using our talents well. Learning to embrace changes, is how things grow. It’s how we grow. It’s how life is. Still working on it, sista di, your tangible presence is still missed greatly, yet the presence of your spirit over this past year, you know, has been truly appreciated.
The Word for Today is Excellence. “Who I am is the best I can be.”-Leontyne Price
In these midnight moments, one year after your passing, i am reminded of one of the many things i learned from you. That my sista, was to embrace change. No person alive is perfect. Being, “the best we can be”, leaves room for improvements. We have our faults and weaknesses. We also have limits on our time and energy. We have obligations, reponsibilities, and priorities. It means simply using our talents well. Learning to embrace changes, is how things grow. It’s how we grow. It’s how life is. Still working on it, sista di, your tangible presence is still missed greatly, yet the presence of your spirit over this past year, you know, has been truly appreciated.