Mary D. Thompson

Mary D. "Tex" Thompson, 91, of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frederick H. Thompson who died in 2003. They shared 58 years of marriage.  Born in Whitesboro, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Elliott and Carrie Woodruff Simpson.

Mary was a 1941 graduate of the Sherman High School in Texas and had lived in Chester County most of her life. She was employed, for 25 years, by G.O. Carlson in the clerical department. She was a devoted 60+ year member of the Thorndale United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter; Mary D. "Skeet", wife of Richard Elvin of Mortonville, four grandchildren, Richard H. Elvin and wife Lisa, Carrie E., wife of Chris Nocchi, Cynthia R. Elvin and Mary F. Elvin, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and "adopted daughter" Karen Brain of Bovina, NY. She was preceded in death by two siblings.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 11am at the Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA 19372 followed by interment at Philadelphia Memorial Park. Viewing at the church from 9:30 to 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Thorndale UMC at the above address or the PA Association for the Blind, 71 S 1st Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com