Ocie Marie Martin Thompson
Ocie Marie Martin Thompson
June 25, 1939 - March 24, 2026
Ocie Marie Martin Thompson, 86, of Pilot, born June 25, 1939, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving savior on Sunday, March 22,2026 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, 9 brothers and sisters, Daughter, Becky Gillespie; Son-in-law, Wayne Gillespie; and Loving husband of 59 years Harry Thompson.
Ocie is survived by her two sons Ricky Thompson, Gary Thompson (Sonya); three daughters, Debbie Collins (Rodney), Sue Conner ( Glenn), Patsy Harris (Gary); 11 grandchildren, Drew Weir (Stacey), Monica Holfield (T.J.), Brandy Hall (Lenny), Deanna Swortzel ( Brian), Sabrina Cox (Levi), Chris Collins (Cori), Justin Thompson, Bradley Conner (Melissa), Jeremy Wade (Autumn), Timothy Harris (Briana), Andrew Harris ( Brittany); 36 great grandchildren, Tyler, Allyson Weir, Alyssa Inge (Sam), Wyatt Dickerson, Brayden (Allie Chartier), Baylee ( Lane Reynolds), Parker Holfield, Jaxon, Skylar, Juliana, Canon Collins, Shaylee, Malachi, Judah Hall, Kaiden, Rylan, Gavin, Kavlan Swortzel, Alice, Amelia, Alexis, Danny Wade, Emily Reynolds (Nathan), Hayden Cox ( Megan Grims), Emmet, Brody Conner, Adalyn, Brendon, Carsten Harris, Harper, Hallie Harris. 2 great great-grandchildren, Sadie Mae Reynolds, Cambell Inge; special bonus son and neighbors, Randall and Lynette Austin; special daughter-in-law, Gail Thompson, precious caregivers, Cathy Beaver, Lona Sowers and Jenny Akers.
A special thank you to Taylor and Denise with Good Samaritan Hospice for the wonderful care that you gave to our Mother.
Ocie loved spending time with her family. She loved her flowers, gardening, mowing her yard, cooking, and watching her children and grandchildren, play, laugh, and enjoy “Memaws”. Ocie was a hard worker, she worked at Imperial Reading and Maid Bess for many years, however her true joy was at the Check Elementary cafeteria. She loved all the children and was blessed to have been there with some of her grandchildren. Ocie left Check to care for her husband, which she did with love and patience. Her home was open all the time to her family and friends. Ocie always made sure that you had plenty to eat. Her strong faith and love for God spilled over to her family. Many wonderful memories were made to be cherished at “Memaws house”. We are forever grateful to God for blessing us with such a wonderful Mother and Memaw!
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 28th, at 11am, at Faith Baptist Church 5656 Floyd Hwy N, Check VA 24072, with Pastor Josh Blankenship, Pastor Timothy Harris, and Pastor Rodney Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Friday March 27th, from 6-8pm at Gardner Funeral Home.
