Edith D. Thompson

Edith D. Thompson, 91, of Landenberg, Pa., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2010 surrounded by loved ones at Jenner's Pond.  She was the widow of the late Thomas Thompson, who passed away 12 years ago after they had shared 59 years of marriage.

Born on Monday, January 20, 1919 in Mountain City, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Mae Nettie Arnold Phillippi and Roy Phillippi.  She was a member of the Baptist Bible Church of Elkton, MD.

Edith is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Atwood of West Grove, Pa., Diana Connell of Landenberg, Pa., Linda Green of Elkton, Md. and preceded in death by daughter Janet Brown; 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 20 great, great grandchildren; four siblings, Della Reece of Fort Walton Beach, Fl., Peggy Sisler of Westminster, Md., Frances McEwing of Pomeroy, Pa. and Hazel Williams of Bristol, TN.

The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Kemblesville Methodist Church, 1772 New London Road, Kemblesville, PA 19347, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Church from 1 until 2 PM.

The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.

Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com