Ernestine Prescott Thompson Obituary
We bid farewell to Ernestine Prescott Thompson of Forsyth, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Ernestine Prescott touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernestine Prescott Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. Alec F. Thompson; her mother E. W. Prescott; and her sister Edna Brinson (Russell) of Millen, Georgia.. She is survived by: her children, Mary Barton of Jonesboro, Norma Thompson of Macon, Ernie Thompson (Pat) of Barnesville and Joe Thompson (Bridget) of Barnesville; her grandchildren, Ross Barton (Christopher) of Groveport, Carly Wright (Bobby), Krista Thompson, Courtney McBroom (Kevin) of Barnesville, Eric Thompson (Jessica) of Macon and Daniel Thompson (Allison) of Forsyth; her great grandchildren, Tyler Connell of Barnesville, Carys Thompson of Macon, Joey Thompson, Anna Thompson, Phil Thompson of Forsyth, Silas Barton of Groveport and Isabel McBroom of Barnesville; her niece Sue Smith (Rick) of Columbus, Georgia.; and her sisters-in-law, Jackie Thompson of Ailey, Melba Lehman (Carl) of Kennesaw and Marian Dunn (Clyde) of Milner, Georgia. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and both great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Monroe County Memorial Chapel (86 W Main St, Forsyth, GA 31029). A graveside service was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Glenn J. Thompson Family Cemetery (270 Sawmill Rd, Ailey, GA 30410).
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Circle of Care or Meals on Wheels, both of Forsyth, the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, or to the Glenn J. Thompson Scholarship Fund at Brewton-Parker College.
