Doris Virginia Thompson

Doris Virginia Acuff Thompson, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Abilene. A visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 at the Piersall Benton Funeral Home. A graveside service for family and close friends will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, Texas the following Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Doris was born on September 24, 1921 at home between Burkburnett and Iowa Park, Texas. She graduated from Iowa Park High School in 1939 and received an Associate’s degree from Hardin Junior College, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Doris married James R. Thompson on December 18, 1941 and raised four children in Ponca City, Oklahoma and then Houston, Texas. She moved to Abilene in 1990 to be close to some of her children and grandchildren. She had a great talent for sewing and enjoyed attending events put on by the Woman’s Club of Abilene.

Nana was a sweet and loving woman who would do anything for her family and friends. She loved teddy bears and had quite a collection in her home. She enjoyed attending Bible Study Fellowship in Houston and Abilene, and had a quiet and strong faith. She was a member of Highland Church of Christ.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph and Lila Acuff; her husband, James R. Thompson; her brother, J.W. Acuff; and her sister, Jonell Maier.

Survivors include her children, J.R. Thompson and wife Janet of Houston, Tim Thompson of Portland, OR, Ted Thompson of Abilene, and Liz Sinclair and husband Jerry of Abilene; her grandchildren, Laurie Rice and husband Robert of Keller, Leslie Hilberth and husband Brian of Dallas, Tanna Hundley and husband John of Dove Canyon, CA, Jeremy Turner and wife Charla of West Chester, OH, Jessica Thompson of Portland, OR, Katherine Kinnaman and husband Andrew of Abilene, and Libby Sinclair of Abilene; 3 nieces; many great-grandchildren; and her loving friend and caregiver, Annie.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Meals on Wheels or Rescue the Animals, organizations that were close to Doris’s heart. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.