Harriet W. Thompson

Harriet W. Thompson, 86 years of age, passed away November 8, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Harriet was born July 28, 1937 in Beacon, NY, the daughter of the late Earl and Agnes Wolstenholme. She spent her younger years growing up in N Scituate, RI and Potsdam, NY before moving with her family to West Mansfield, Ohio in 1954. She graduated from Bokescreek Local School in 1955. There she met and married her high school sweetheart, Charlie; together they raised three children. Surviving her is son, Chuck, daughters Cynthia (Randy) Martin, and Marcia (Shane) Smith, all of Knoxville. Her husband, Charlie, preceded her in death in 2005, as did her brothers, Donald (1973) and Paul (2015) Wolstenholme. Besides her three adult children, she is survived by grandchildren Robert Martin, Jessica (Nicky) Delmonico, and Matthew Martin, all of Knoxville, Jeremy (Brittany) Smith of McDonough, Georgia, Joshua Smith of Knoxville, and great-grandchild Emma Kate Delmonico. She is also survived by her brother, Albert (Betty) Wolstenholme of The Woodlands, TX, sister Phyllis (Bill) Dorfman of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and six nieces and three nephews. Harriet earned her bachelor's degree in education from The Ohio State University in 1965, and after moving to Knoxville in 1967, became involved in several community endeavors as well as volunteering at her children's schools. She was a Children's Hospital volunteer, a member of Junior League, and she participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. After raising her children, she taught third grade at Farragut Intermediate School, then continued working in preschool education at First United Methodist Church Child Development Center. Harriet and Charlie were years long members of FUMC and consequently, Harriet became a volunteer tutor for the Emerald Youth Foundation and a Mobile Meals volunteer. Harriet was a devoted grandmother, who spent many hours with her grandchildren helping with homework and attending their athletic events. Besides enjoying her family, Harriet's favorite pastimes were her crosswords, playing bridge with her loyal girlfriends, traveling with her Tan Van church group across the USA, attending UT games with Charlie, and spending countless hours at her Dandridge Lakehouse, her "favorite place in the world', reading, fishing with Charlie, and doting on her kids and adored grands! Harriet's family would like to express their thanks to the staff at NHC Cavette Hill for their care. They also thank Covenant Hospice. A Graveside Service will be held 12:00 pm, Friday, November 17 at Edgewood Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life to follow at Lakeside Tavern. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org). Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rosefuneraltn.com for the Thompson family.

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Harriet W. Thompson

July 28, 1937 - November 8, 2023