THERESA R.THOMPSON STAUNTON, VA Theresa Lee (Ryder) Thompson, 85, widow of Gerald Thompson, walked into heaven with her savior Jesus Christ, Monday, January 14, 2013 in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born September 7, 1927, in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late William Able and Myrtle Louise (Fleisher) Simmons. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Thompson was employed by Fiberspun. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216 Women's Auxiliary and was a Lady Lioness. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, William Lee Simmons; and a sister-in-law, Eunice Simmons. Family members include two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Gary Baker of Verona and Joie Monroe of Staunton; four grandchildren, Carrie Willis and husband, Phillip, Allen Waitier, Greg Baker, and Kenneth Waitier; and five great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Oak Lawn Mausoleum by the Rev. Charles McFarlin. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at
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