Audrey Jean (Harrison) Thompson

Audrey Harrison Thompson, 90, of Carlton, died on Friday, February 24, 2023.

She was born in Athens, GA on February 20, 1933 to the late William Howard Harrison and Mattie Lou Burroughs Harrison. Audrey was married to William Guy Thompson, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2020. As a young woman, Audrey enjoyed playing ball and bowling. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church and loved her Bible. She also enjoyed playing piano and sewing. She was an excellent cook and loving mother, a peacemaker who loved babies. She was above all a good mama.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, LuAn Tiller, and two grandsons, Michael Smith and John Thompson.

Audrey is survived by her four children: Donna Lynn Smith of Comer; William Keith (Sheila) Thompson of Carlton; Jon Kevin (Judy) Thompson of Bonaire; and Kenneth Guy (Lisa) Thompson of Toccoa; one brother, Ray Harrison; ten grandchildren: Crystie (David) Lee, Gina Thompson (Bobby) Cope, David (Vanessa) Thompson, Becky (Mitchell) Pittman, Sarah Langenwalter, Jeffrey (Leah) Thompson, Brady Thompson, and Cody Thompson; ten great-grandchildren; and many other beloved family members.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Dewy Rose at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the graveside from 12:00 until service time.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com