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Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery
Carrie Virland Thompson, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, February 19, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born March 7, 1925, the daughter of John Oscar and Rosa (Etchason) Martin in O’Kean, Arkansas. She married Burrell Thompson on September 20, 1947, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and they shared 52 years of marriage. He preceded her in death May 30, 2000.
Carrie had worked at Sparton Manufacturing. To put her love for cooking to use, she operated Carrie’s Country Cooking for several years. Later, she began a quilting business where she crafted quilts for friends and family. Carrie was well-known for her delicious pies, baking them for Julian’s for over 20 years, with coconut as a longtime customer favorite. She was a member of Flora Church of the Nazarene where she participated in the Friendship Sunday School class.
She is survived by a daughter: Carolyn Scott of Flora; a son: Martin (Nancy) Thompson of Flora; grandsons: Tyler (Carrie) Scott of Yale, Michigan, Clayton Scott of Olney, Ryan (Angie) Scott of Flora, Steve (Amy) Blandford of Marion, David Blandford of Atlanta, Georgia, and Sterling Thompson of Flora; great-grandchildren: Desirae (Chris) Cavataio of Yale, Michigan, Blain and Chase Scott of Yale, Michigan, Drew Scott of Murray, Kentucky, Christopher, Paige, & Mariah Scott of Flora, Dalton and Riley Blandford of Marion, and Cole Blandford of Atlanta, Georgia; great-great-grandsons: Aiden and Connor Cavataio of Yale, Michigan; a sister-in-law: Dollie Pearson of Edwardsville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Ronnie Blandford; a son-in-law: Ronald Scott; brothers: Howard (Virland) Martin, Tom (Ruby) Martin, Cecil (Grace) Martin; sisters: Hazel (Harry) Rickey and Lucille (Dorris) Kerby.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Flora Church of the Nazarene.
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Carolyn,Ryan ,Tyler and your families and all the family, We extend our thoughts and prayers to you all. We enjoyed talking with Carrie, and picking berries for her good pies. She was one of a kind. Rest in peace Carrie, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Carolyn, Marty & Nancy & family, Ryan & Angie & family, Tyler & family, Clayton & family: My condolences to you all at the passing of your Mom and Grandma. As you each recall the memories of your loved one, now and in the days ahead, I pray they bring you comfort, put a smile on your face, and ease the hurting in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss............She was a great lady................... Prayers and hugs to Ryan and Angie Scott and family and Marty and Nancy and family!
So sorry for your loss.Praying for the family.
I am sorry for your loss. I loved your mom. When our daughter was young she invited us over to teach us how to make pies. I tried taking notes but her hands moved so fast my eyes blurred. She made the best pies I have ever eaten and many of her pies were enjoyed by our family. Thank you for sharing her with me.
Marty, Nancy and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother, grandmother, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are very sorry for your loss. Sharla and I both enjoyed talking with her at the restaurant.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Prayers for the Family.
Carolyn, we enjoyed the many meals we ate with Carrie over the years at lunch time. Carrie always made us smile and was a wonderful lady. We will miss her.
Carolyn, Ryan,Angie & Family, We are so sorry to hear of grandmas passing, she always had a smile and hello, enjoyed hearing her stories, and so liked eating the pies she made. We are thinking of you all, praying that you will be comforted by all the memories, and knowing she is at peace and happy now.
So sorry for your loss. I remember her well at Spartan and other places in Flora
Sweet lady who loved her family. Always friendly. I met her when I worked with Carolyn at the health dept and enjoyed talking with her at Julians. I will remember her lovely smile. God be with you and comfort you all with beautiful memories.
I will miss seeing Ms. Carrie on Willow Lane. She was a sweetheart!
Sorry for this sad news to all the family. We will hold dear all the memories we made over a very full lifetime. Lots of laughter and great home cooking!
So sorry to hear of Carrie's passing she sure was such a nice lady a quite a great cook and maker of beautiful quilts. She will be greatly missed
Sorry for your loss and my prayers for the family
Dear Family, so sorry for your loss. We loved your grandmother.. she was one of a kind! We felt so blessed to have the privilege of knowing her. She will be missed! Hugs and prayers to all of you!
So sorry to hear this, she was a special lady.
So sorry to hear about this wonderful lady. Prayers for all of you
Sorry for your loss Marty and Nancy and family. Ryan and Angie and family. Prayers for you all.
Marty & Nancy and all the family, I was so sad to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a sweet lady. May God comfort you and bless you during this most difficult time.
Sorry for your loss enjoyed going to church with them
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family!!
Ryan & Family, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved grandmother. May she fly high with the angels, and may God wrap you all in his arms & bring you comfort during your time of sorrow. Your memories can not be taken from you; cherish them always.
Prayers for strength and may you find comfort in your memories.
So very sorry to hear about Carrie. She will be missed! Prayers
Our hearts are saddened and we are very sorry for your loss. She will be missed by so many. We so enjoyed our visits at lunch!
So sorry for your loss she was a great neighbor and we enjoyed our visits with her. She will be missed.
Many heartfelt prayers for all of you I know your pain!
Carolyn & family, We are so sorry to read about your Mom & Grandma. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
I am so sorry for your loss
God be with you & strengthen you & bring hope& peace to you all
Prayers for the family during this time of loss.
Rest in peace Aunt Carrie.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sorry to hear about aunt Carrie. Sorry we can't be there. We will be thinking of all of you. May she rest in peace. Love you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marty, Nancy and Sterling and family so sorry for your loss. Praying that you find comfort and peace at this time.
Such a sweetheart at all times! May her beautiful soul Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss...... she was a wonderful lady!
Our prayers are with the family. I just remember the fun times when we would stop and see g'aunt Carrie and reminisce of days passed.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our families were friends for many years, as well as church families. Our love, hearts & prayers to all her family.
Our sincere sympathies to the entire Thompson and Scott families for their loss.
So very sorry to see Grandma's face here.... She will be sadly missed and my heart goes out to you all....
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We were blessed that God put your parents in our lives for a season. Such wonderful folks! Hold fast to the happy memories! God Bless, Lloyd & Donna Claypool
Ryan had no idea she passed away--had MANY pieces of her pies-enjoyed talking to her-god bless
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a special lady who has filled us with such beautiful memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you through this time. Nancy Powell
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