🕊️ OBITUARY: Mary (Neal) Thompson 🕊️
Mary (Neal) Thompson, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Westview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bedford.
Born in Bedford on January 3, 1947, to George W. "Bill" Neal and Betty (Hughes) Neal, Mary attended Shawswick High School. On July 30, 1976, she married Larry D. Thompson, who preceded her in death on July 9, 2025. Mary retired from General Motors in Bedford and was an active member of UAW Local #440 and New Hope Community Church.
Survivors Include: • Children: Rhea Myers of Bedford, Louanna (Joey) Robbins of Bedford, and Chris (Jennifer) Thompson of Richmond
• Grandchildren: Tara (Ben) Morrow, Trevor Robbins, Tyson (Winter) Robbins, Tayla Sullivan, Maleiah Thompson, and Makayla (Chase) McNew
• Great-Grandchildren: 14 great-grandchildren
• In-Laws: Brother-in-law Jerry (Susan) Thompson and sister-in-law Karen Jennings
• Several nieces and nephews
🕊️ Preceded in Death By: • Her parents
• Husband: Larry D. Thompson
• Sister: Linda Craig
🕯️ Service Details: • Type: Funeral Service
• Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
• Service Time: 3:00 PM
• Visitation: Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Cresthaven Funeral Home
• Officiant: Donnie Sanders
💻 Condolences:
Online condolences may be shared atwww.cresthavenfh.com
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