Myrtle Louise (Lilley) Thompson

STAUNTON, VA… Myrtle Louise (Lilley) Thompson, 76, widow of James William Thompson, of Staunton, died Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Envoy of Staunton. She was born October 2, 1939, in Goochland, a daughter of the late Kathleen H. West. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Genesco L. Grief with 30 years of service. She was a member of Mint Spring United Methodist Church. Family members include a son, Wendell Z. Thompson of Staunton; daughter, Kim Ervin of Stuarts Draft; grandchild, Kathleen Ervin of Stuarts Draft; two great grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Jr. and Patrick Johnson; brother-in-law, Wayne Hemp; sister-in-law, Faye Painter; in-laws, John and Bonnie Thompson, Anna Thompson, Martha Thompson, Frank Thompson, and Sandy Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Thompson; two brothers, Junior Lilley and James Painter; two sisters, Louise Hemp and Louise Coffey; and a brother-in-law, Tatum Coffey. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens by the Rev. Terry Clark. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in Henry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Mint Spring United Methodist Women, P.O. Box 14, Mint Spring, VA 24463. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.