Kay Ellen Thompson

Kay Ellen Thompson, 55, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:20 A.M., Thursday, October 10, 2002 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Kay was a supervisor at Five Star Industries in Du Quoin, IL.  She was a member of Paradise Baptist Church.
She was born November 7, 1946 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Herschel and Evelyn (Baggett) Whitley.
She married Richard F. Thompson on December 28, 1963 at Du Quoin, IL and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Tamaroa, son - Richard Allen Thompson of Du Quoin, two daughters - Tammy Kay Robertson of Du Quoin, Julie Ann Essary of Tamaroa, two brothers - Gerald Whitley and James Whitley of Du Quoin, sister - Barbara McCrary of Du Quoin, five grandchildren - Tyler Jacob Essary, Colton Scott Essary, Nikki Nicole Thompson, Whitley Ann Thompson, and Braden Michael Robertson.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, October 13, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Shaw DeMent and Rev. Claude Hampleman officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to the American Cancer Society.
