Shirley Thompson

Shirley Mae Warner Thompson, 84, of Bridgewater, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Sunnyside Retirement Community.

She was born on August 5, 1940 and was a daughter of the late Fred M. and Annie Lucille Warner.

Shirley retired From Sunnyside Retirement Community after 35 years of service. She loved spending time with her family and friends and traveling, especially to West Virginia. She had a knack for taking care of people and doing for others.

Shirley was united in marriage on August 11, 1962 to Richard "Pete" Thompson.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her two children, Pamela Thompson and Phillip Thompson & wife Joanna; Son-in-law, Tim Whitmore; five grandchildren, Joshua Knight, Stephanie Thompson, Megan Knight, Jonathan Thompson and Brooke Whitmore; eight great grandchildren, Brinleigh Knight, Tucker Knight, Paisley Baugher, Mickey Long, Aiden Bennett, Abby Bennett, Preston Thompson and Harper Thompson; six siblings, Nathan Warner & wife, Linda, Betty Jean Hoover, Stevie Warner, Jimmy Warner & wife Susan, Galen Warner & wife Bonnie, and Carl Warner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Irene Hoover, and two brothers, Dennis Warner and Jerry Warner.

The family will receive friend on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgewater. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgewater Rescue Squad, PO Box 268 Bridgewater, VA 22812 or the Bridgewater Fire Department, 304 N. Main St., Bridgewater, VA 22812.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.