Ethel M. Thompson, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Miller's Merry Manor at the age of 91.
Born on June 3, 1933, in Brainard, Ky., she was one of the daughters of Homer and Edith Holbrook Howard. Ethel enriched the lives of those around her with her generous spirit and warm personality.
Her love story began when she married Wilder “Whitey” Thompson on Aug. 11, 1950. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love and cherished memories until his passing in August of 2003. The two had three children: Karen, Deb and Jim. Although her favorite role in life was being a mother and grandmother, she also stocked shelves at K-Mart for nine years.
Ethel was passionate about reading, caring for her yard, and enjoying music, including her favorites, The Oakridge Boys and Elvis Presley. Her appreciation for music of all kinds resonated throughout her life, creating an atmosphere of joy for her loved ones.
Ethel is survived by her daughters, Karen (Jerry) Bever and Deb (Charles) Bird; and her son, Jim (Patti) Thompson; grandchildren: Jeremy (Leah) Bever, Jenelle (Brett) Overmyer, Kelsie (Eduardo) Alvarez, Haley Kittrell (John Greer) and Michael Kittrell, Laine (Jeff) Bryant and Charlie (Madi) Bird; and great-grandchildren: Avery Bever, Bella Overmyer, Tommy Alvarez and Alia Alvarez. She was preceded in passing by her parents; her husband; and her siblings — brothers: Beecher Howard, Clayton Prater, Donny Prater, Butch Prater; and sisters: Jewel Scoles, Bethel Barth and Mary Woods.
Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is entrusted with the care of Ethel. Friends and family may gather there, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for visitation. At 1 p.m., her Life Celebration service will begin with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating.
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