Doris M. Thompson, 87
MILFORD - Doris M. Thompson passed away August 19, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Doris was born in Wilmington, Del. on June 30, 1934, the daughter of the late Elmer and Edith Hall Pierson.
She began a career as a seamtress and later would work in the Dietary Dept. at Memorial Hospital of Wilmington. Doris later moved to the Dover area and worked on Dover AFB as a Dietary-Cook from 1972 until 1974. She than began a long career with Playtex from 1974 until her retirement in December of 1999.
Doris enjoyed traveling and gatherings with her family, watching game shows and old movies. She also liked playing Pinochle, taking walks, sitting outside and people watching, and listening to old country music. Her times spent with grandchildren and great-grandchildren would always brighten her day.
Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Thompson, Sr. in 1989; a sister, Betty Stewart; four children, Terry Thompson, John Thompson, Jr., Herbert Thompson, and Doris Brady; three grandchildren, Michael Thompson, Marie Kemp, and John Thompson III; and 2 great- great-grandchildren.
Doris is survived by her children, Louis W. Thompson (Roz) and Patricia Kemp; and seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great- great-grandchilden.
Funeral Services were held privately. Interment was in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, Del.
Condolences may be shared via www.ambruso.com.
Life End Services by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc., Dover, Del.