Shirley Jo Thompson

Obituary
Shirley Jo Thompson, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Saturday morning, May 18th, 2013 in a local hospital. Shirley was born on August 22, 1936 in Athens, TN and was raised during her childhood years there by her parents the late Roy Wayne & Duvie Pauline Thompson. Shirley has made Cleveland her home for the past 43 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Shirley worked at Cooke Manufacturing Company for twenty five plus years until she took early retirement to care for her mother. She spent most of her days caring and enjoying her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one sister Jean Wright and one brother-in-law Cooksey Shugart.
Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory one daughter Kimberly Knighten and her husband Timothy, two granddaughters Christy Hughes and husband Brandin and Kelly Ledford and husband William, one grandson Dustin Knighten and wife Amy, two sisters Katherine Hafley (Charles) and Martha Shugart all of Cleveland, three brothers Jimmy Thompson (Sue) of Cleveland, Harvey Thompson (Bonnie) of Florida and Dennis Thompson (Sue) of Georgia. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren and numerous other extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday night, May 21st, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the parlor of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Southview Baptist Church located at 533 13th Street SE in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Ronald Ledford officiating.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Shirley and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to assist the Thompson family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service
2415 Georgetown Road
Cleveland, TN 37311

Celebration of Life Service Details
2:00 PM
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Southview Baptist Church
533 13th Street SE
Cleveland, TN 37311