Mary was a lifetime and proud member of Mt. Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served as a member of the Clara Will Moore Missionary Society, Senior Usher Board, and served as a Mother of the church. She was very active in her church and loved everything and everyone. Taking care of her family was her greatest joy. She loved cooking, fishing, hunting, canning, and catering to everyone's needs and wants. She had a contagious smile and sweet spirit that will forever be imprinted in the hearts of all who encountered her.
Mary was raised and educated in the Monticello area. She was a graduate of Drew High School Class of 1955. She married Shelvis Thompson on July 22, 1955 and to that union five children were born. She worked for Burlington Industries for many years and retired from the Arkansas Baptist Home for Children after 16 years.
Mary was preceded in death by two of her children: Henry (Hank) Thompson and Lillian Christine Thompson; her siblings, Hubert Hedwood, Richard Swift, David Swift, and James Swift.
A lifetime of love and memories will forever be remembered and cherished by her loving husband, Shelvis (Dusty) Thompson, Jr.; her children, Gerald (Evelyn) Thompson of Warren, AR; Angela Jackson and Arlicia (Randy) Jackson both of Monticello, AR; Kenneth Thompson of Monticello, AR; and two grandchildren who she raised, Roslynn Thompson of Mansfield, LA and Jeffery Thompson of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Bernice Brooks of Monticello, AR and one brother; Roy Chester (Gwen) Swift of Detroit, Michigan. She has 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
There will be a come and go viewing Saturday, March 27, 2021, 5:00 7:00 P.M. at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. A Funeral service will be Sunday, March 28, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial following at Campground Cemetery. Visit www.stephensondearman.com to sign our online guest book.
Condolences(24)
Betty Ollison
Monticello, AR Monday, March 29, 2021 To the family I am sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a sweet lady. Prayers for the family.Betty Ollison And Family
Wanda Bealer
LITTLE ROCK, AR Sunday, March 28, 2021 Sending 🙏🏽 🙏🏽,❤, and my deepest sympathy to the entire family.Vera Rhodes-Nur
Milwaukee, WI Sunday, March 28, 2021 Loved and adored you Aunt Mary.Dr. Sam Wherry PhD
Little Rock, AR Saturday, March 27, 2021 Dr. Sam Wherry Pastor 1971 (50 Years past) expressing to my Fellow Family Members in particular Mr. Shelvis Thompson joining you in Seeking God's Nature Jehovah Judah providing Favor and Covering upon the Family during this time of Bereavement:Mary Vern Swift Thompson
June 9, 1935 - March 21, 202
This outstanding Par Excellent Christian Woman of Monumental Honor, Integrity and Achievements Transition from Mortality into Immortality for a Fruitful Triumphant Entry into the Kingdom of Heaven. Mary Vern Swift Thompson and Husband Shelvis (Dusty) Thompson were fruitful sibling bearing parents with there beloved and Arkansas beloved Son Henry Hank Thompson Historic First African-American Student Athlete University of Arkansas RAZORBACHS and Historic Southwest Conference NCAA Baseball and Son Gerald Thompson year later the Second African-American Student Athlete University of Arkansas Baseball Program. Heaven cannot but be smiling upon her Triumphant Entry into the Kingdom of Heaven with El Shaddai, The Almighty God and King Jesus Christ.
Let us Rejoice and be exceedingly glad therein for Mary Vern Swift Thompson
Dr. Sam Wherry Pastor 50 Years Ago
MT. Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church.
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, March 26, 2021 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Pearline Bealer
Monticello, AR Friday, March 26, 2021 May She RIP gone but not for gotten She was a wonderful person ahoy to talk to and love everyone you have My condolences May God give you strength and peace Heaven is smiling down on us He got a Beautiful soul Amen Pearline BealerHenryett Mcfadden
Detroit, MI Friday, March 26, 2021 Continuing In Prayer For Our Family.❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽Pig Howard
Mansfield, LA Friday, March 26, 2021 Praying for the family?LOU ANN SMITH-COUTEE
crown point, IN Friday, March 26, 2021 My deepest condolence to the family's. My prayer are with you. From The Christian family.Teresa Spratt Williams
Cedar Hill, TX Friday, March 26, 2021 May your precious memories of Mrs. Mary bring you comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead. Remember that God is only a prayer away.Rose Bates
Lake Village, AR Thursday, March 25, 2021 Sending love and condolences to the family. Praying the Lord continues to comfort and strengthen Arlicia and her family.Albert White, Sr.
Kansas City, KS Thursday, March 25, 2021 Death is never easy when we are faced with it, but we can find peace in knowing our loved one is with the Lord. We send prayers of comfort and peace during this difficult time. God is faithful and His grace and mercy will sustain you.Humbly submitted,
Albert Sr. & Shirley White and family
Bruce Brown
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 25, 2021 So sorry for your loss. Y'all will be in our thoughts & prayersJoe Bradley
Sherwood, AR Thursday, March 25, 2021 Praying for the family.Marilyn Haynes
, NV Thursday, March 25, 2021 I am sending prayers, love, and hugs on each of you during this difficult time. May God bless and hold you.Tommy shaw
Galt California, TX Thursday, March 25, 2021 🙏🙏🙏sending my condolencesRoy&Gwen Swift
Detroit, MI Thursday, March 25, 2021 Our sincere condolences to our sister, may God blessContinue to bless our family
Debra McElroy Butler
Springfield, VA Thursday, March 25, 2021 To the Thompson family, and my dearest friend, Angela, I am so sorry for your loss of this sweet, charming, generous woman! Mother Mary always made me feel more than welcome and like a member of the family. I will forever hold her in my heart! I am praying for all of you, my family! With all my love, Debra.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 25, 2021 To my friends Angela & Arlicia and family: I am sorry about the passing of your wonderful mother. She has left a great legacy! You have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time. May you find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord!Marijo Miles
Spfld, MO Thursday, March 25, 2021 So very sorry for the recent loss of you loved one . She will be missed by so many’. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers .Barbara Benton
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 25, 2021 She was such a sweet person. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Adam Mills
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Mrs Mary Has known me since I was 4 years old when I was coming to the baptist home with Momma She Is always gonna be remembered as a best friend and A loving person to me and my family She loved my wife and knew I'd always be taken care of We will miss her and love her But her memory will always be with us. Mrs Mary May you Rest in peace And We will always love you. Watch over us and Love us. Love Jessica and Adam MillsPearline Bealer
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 24, 2021 So sorry for your loss may She RIP May God give you strength and peace stay safe Pearline BealerJane Jo Summerford
, AR Wednesday, March 24, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and comfort in the days to come.