Charlotte Shearin Thompson, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. Born in Nash County on November 28, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Howard Shearin and Annie Ellen Shearin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Thompson, Jr.; her son, James R. "Skip" Thompson, III; her brother, Sidney Shearin; her sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Robert Overby.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Sharon Thompson Wojda (Pete) of Bend, Oregon; grandson, Greg Thompson of Rocky Mount and their mother Beth Ezzell Thompson; daughter-in-law, Mary Wright Thompson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Nannie Ree Shearin; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount with Reverend Phillip Barton officiating. Visitation will follow the service. A private burial will take place prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.
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