MARION, SC

JANE BLACKWELL THOMPSON

Jane Blackwell Thompson of Marion died May 14, 2012. Daughter of John Hamlin and Isabell Williams she has been a lifelong resident of Marion.

Jane married William Foxworth Thompson of Marion on October 22, 1949. From this union five children were born: William Foxworth Thompson, Jr. (Gale Belser) of Charleston, SC, Jane Iredell Thompson (Jiri F.V. Jilich) of Charleston, SC, John Blackwell Thompson (Rebecca Bowden) of Goldsboro, NC, and Robert Blackwell Thompson (Rhonda Skipper) of Marion, SC. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Earl McCrary Thompson. Jane is survived by 10 grandchildren.

Jane was an active member in the Marion Community. She taught 5th grade at Marion Grammar School, led Girl Scout Troop 443, was a lifelong member of the Acacia Garden Club and member of First United Methodist Church. Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 16, at First United Methodist Church in Marion. Graveside services will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery directed by Richardson Funeral Home.

Family and friends are invited to be received at the home Tuesday, March 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Memorials should be sent to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 155 Marion, SC 29571 or to Marion County Museum, 101 Willcox Avenue, Marion, SC 29571.