Michele Rena Thompson, 51, of Franklin departed this life on Oct. 11, 2024, at her home.
She was born March 21, 1973, in Petersburg, the daughter of the late Ona and Janet (Whetzel) Thompson.
Ms. Thompson attended Franklin High School and had worked at Advantage Foods.
She had a quick and witty sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with her family, especially her kids and grandkids.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Christopher Thompson (Tiffini) of Moorefield and Patrick Westfall (Hannah Simmons) of Franklin; a sister, Becky Thompson of Franklin; two brothers, Kevin Thompson and Jeremy Thompson (Tori), all of Franklin; three grandsons, Steve, Daniel, and Kaison; two nephews, Tyler Shears (Isabelle Stewart) and Kevin Thompson, Jr.; and two nieces, Haley Paugh (Sean Runion), and Carmella Paugh.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kylee Thompson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Basagic Funeral Home chapel in Franklin with Pastor Mike Lambert officiating. Interment was at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Upper Tract.
Memorials may be made to “the family,” c/o Basagic Funeral Home, PO Box 215, Franklin, WV 26807.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.baagic.com.
