Juanita “Nita” Thompson, 79, of Sherman, Texas, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at her home in the company of her husband. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 16 at the Meadow Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Juanita Fitzsimmons was born on Jan. 19, 1941 in Jasper, Ga., the daughter of Coleman and Agnes Parker Fitzsimmons. She was united in marriage to Thad A. Thompson Jr. on July 2, 1961 at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, Ga. She was employed as a secretary for Kenny Construction company in Wheeling, Ill. for 20 years.
Nita enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, her dogs and spending time with her husband and family. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thad; two children and their spouses, Tina Thompson (Bobby Bishop), of Martinsville, Va., Vicky (Dave) Stropes, of Southlake, Texas; three grandchildren, Erika Goss, of Kennesaw, Ga., Caitlin Stropes, of Richmond, Va., and Rachel Silverstein, of Dahlonega, Ga.; one sister, Katherine Fountain, of Linesville, Ala.; and family and friends in the Hayesville area.
Rev. Ricky Rogers and Townson-Rose Funeral Home are assisting the family.