Willie Thompson

Willie C. Thompson, 85, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in Millers Merry Manor in Rushville. She was born March 7, 1924 in Byrdstown, TN, a daughter of the late Willis and Rebecca (Mullens) Lee.

She and her husband owned and operated Thompson Family Restaurant in Knightstown for 20 years. She was also a member of the Knightstown Church of God.

She is survived by a son: Dallas (wife: Saundra) Thompson of Knightstown; two daughters, Phyllis (husband: Whitey) Roland of Spiceland and Bonnie Mueller (companion: Dave Wooldridge) of Lewisville; seven grandchildren, Diana (husband: Al) Arellano, Linda (husband: Jeff) Lane, Brenda (husband: Jason) Greene, Lisa (husband: Tony) Butler, Abby (husband: Ryan) Davis, Kyly Roland (fiance: Dave Cline) Keitha (husband: Barry) Miller; eight great grandchildren, Kelton and Colby Lane, Blayne and Justin Greene, Seth and Syrus Butler, Zach Davis and Carter Cline; one brother, Lewis Reed (wife: Oradean) Lee of Knightstown; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett E. Thompson and twelve brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Mark Herbkersman officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .