MARIE ALLIGOOD THOMPSON - OBITUARY
NEW BERN — Marie A. Thompson, 74, went to be with her Lord Friday, February 4, 2011 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital
She was born on May 26, 1936 in Craven County to the late Edgar McDonald and Elsie Laughinghouse Alligood.
She was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She has served as leader of the Christian Women’s Club. She was past president of “His Women”, a Christian organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Marie was a facilitator for the Alzheimer’s organization in New Bern, NC. She worked for various banks and doctors during her lifetime.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and especially loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed meeting people and never met a stranger. Marie was an avid quilter and loved sewing.
She is survived by her husband, Fred K. Thompson; two daughters, Lisa J. Giesler, and husband, Jerry, of Ft. Wayne, IN and Karen M. Bartlett, and husband, Troy, of Cedar Rapids, IA; two sisters, Pat Groft of Gettysburg, PA and Sue Taylor of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren, Tanner Bell, Max Giesler, Gavin Bartlett and Rylie Bartlett.
Memorial services will be on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, at 2 PM, with Rev. Scott Gleason officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605-1351.
Online condolences can be made at www.cottenfuneralhome.com
Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.