Thelma Laverne Tompkins Obituary
The memory of Thelma Laverne Tompkins of Flint, Michigan, who passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Laverne Tompkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Levi Bloomer and Myrtle Bloomer; her husband Jay; her children, James Tompkins and Judy B. Tompkins; her grandson Mac Kirkland II; and her sister Syble Dewar.
She is survived by: her children, Johnny of Flint, Donald Tompkins (Rachel) of Rincon, GA and Sonya Kirkland (Mac) of Flint; her daughter-in-law Kathy Tompkins of Otisville; her grandchildren, David Tompkins, John Tompkins II (Racheal), Kathleen Callahan (Apryll) and Edward Tompkins; and her sister-in-law Mary McElrath of Little Rock, AR. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Swartz Funeral Home (1225 W Hill Rd, Flint, MI 48507). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.