Sara D. Thompson

Sara D. Thompson, age 95, of Wilmington, DE, shrugged off her mortal coil and entered fully into the presence of our Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. She was surrounded by her loving family. Sara was the youngest child and only daughter born to Joseph and Mary DeShong on April 25, 1929. She graduated from Wilmington High School and attended the University of Delaware. On November 9, 1946, she married the love of her life, George E. Thompson (dec.1993) and they went on to have three sons. Sara worked as a secretary alongside her best friend, Thelma Appleby, for 16 years at Precision Machine in New Castle, DE. She was fluent in five languages and was able to use her linguistic skills in the international sales department. Sara was a devout member of Immanuel Church in Wilmington, DE her entire life where she taught Sunday school and played the piano. She was known for her strong will, soft manner, unwavering faith in God and her love and support of her family and community. Sara was an enthusiastic piano player and loved to give lessons. She enjoyed listening to classical music and watching old cowboy movies or murder mysteries on TV. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family especially her grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren. Sara, a beacon of kindness and love, will forever reside in our hearts. Her legacy, exemplified by her unfailing relationship with the Lord, will continue to inspire and guide us until we are reunited with her in Glory. Sara was predeceased by her loving husband, George E. Thompson (1993); her sons: John S. Thompson (1988) & Joseph Thompson (1970); her parents; all 5 of her brothers; and her best friend, Thelma Appleby, who were all waiting at those heavenly gates to welcome her home. Sara is survived by her devoted and loving son, James D. Thompson and her dedicated daughter-in-law and caregiver, Shirley A. Thompson; her daughter-in-law, Robin Thompson (John, deceased); her grandchildren: George E. Thompson, Daniel M. Thompson (Valerie), Holly Thompson Lea (Sean), Julie A. Thompson, Jesse D. Thompson (Brianna) & Bradley Pierce; along with fourteen great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A celebration of the immortality promised to all by Christ will be Saturday October 5, 2024, at Immanuel Church, 2414 Pennsylvania Ave Wilmington, DE 19806. Visitation will begin at 10 AM with the service to follow at 11 AM. The family would like to invite everyone immediately following the funeral services to Miller Hall for a Celebration of Life reception to share stories and celebrate what was good and blessed in her life. Burial will be on Wednesday October 9, 2024, at 10 AM at New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1986 Newark Rd., Lincoln University, PA 19352. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Elim Bible Fellowship at 1703 Dalton Rd Lima, NY 14485 marking the donation “Preferred- Michael Robert Guertin” or you can follow this link to give online https://elimfellowship.org/missionary/michael-guerty-guertin ,or you can give locally to the Wilmington branch of UrbanPromise Wilmington, PO Box 326, Wilmington, DE 19899 or online at https://www.urbanpromise.org/donate. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459

Sara D. Thompson

April 25, 1929 - September 25, 2024

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