Thelma V. Thompson, 87, of Brook, Indiana, and longtime former resident of Haines City, Florida, died at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008 in George Ade Memorial Healthcare Center of Brook. She had been in failing health for the past year suffering from Congestive Heart Failure. She was born October 21, 1920 in Kingsville, Ohio to the late William and Ena Belle (Shaw) Winch. She was a 1938 graduate of Kingsville High School. Her marriage was to Edward F. Thompson on March 26, 1941 in Williamsfield, Ohio. He survives. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Landmark Baptist Church of Haines City, Florida where she was a Senior Patriot. She and her husband were also active in the Gideon's Bible Program. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, sewing, the holidays and traveling with her husband throughout the United States. Surviving with her husband are her children, David F. Thompson (wife: Nancy) of Andover, Ohio, William E. Thompson (wife: Sandy) of Brook, Indiana, Karen E. Thompson of Umatilla, Florida, Michael K. Thompson and Kevin S. Thompson, both of Jacksonville, Florida. Thelma loved spending time with her family, especially her 16 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is a daughter, Jerrilyn Kent and three sisters. Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home at Glenn Abbey in Winter Haven. Memorials may be made on her behalf to the Gideon Living Memorial Bible and In Honor Plan. Friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.