The memory of Joann Friend Thompson of Ford, Virginia, who passed away on April 18, 2024 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Friend Thompson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Deacon Alexander Friend Sr. and Deaconess Gertie Mae Friend; her husband Irving Hunter Thompson; her grandson Alfred Leon Thompson II; and her parents-in-law, Freddie Thompson and Carrie Thompson.

She is survived by : her children, James Irving Thompson Sr. (Helen) of Amelia Virginia, Joyce Booker of Blackstone, VA, Alfred Leon Thompson (Rosemary) of Pickerington Ohio, Tyrone Thompson (Marcia) and Edward Thompson of Ford Virginia; and her sisters, Maria Davis of Maryland, Anna Wilson of Richmond Virginia, Mae Taylor of Richmond Virginia, Martha Smith (Douglas) of Richmond Virginia and Mary Simmons (Alphonso) of Fayetteville, NC.. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren.

Viewing was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Petersburg Chapel. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Amelia County High School (8500 Otterburn Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002).

Her contributions to her workplace was highly regarded, leaving a legacy of professionalism and excellence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joesph M Johnson & Sons