Catherine George Thompson

Thompson, Catherine George, age 87, died Friday August 23 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, and later moved to Miami Florida where she married Charles A. Thompson in 1939. She moved to Knoxville four-and-a-half years ago. Catherine was a member of Welcome Wagon, an active volunteer for Children's Hospital, and a frequent canasta player at the Frank R. Strang Senior Center. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents Edwin George and Catherine Playfair George; husband, Charles A. Thompson; brothers: Moses George, John George, Edwin George, and James George; sister, Agnes Lesher; and a grandchild Kristine Rich. Her twin sister, Mary Dunn; brother, David George; three daughters and their husbands: Mary and Richard Rich, Joann and Lee Lavenka, and Joyce and Cecil Presnell; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A receiving of friends is planned for 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday August 26, at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway Knoxville, TN. Burial will be in Dade County, Florida in Woodlawn Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.