Virginia Ethel Massie Thompson

Virginia Ethel Massie Thompson, 77, of Lowesville, died Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home. Born in Lynchburg, November 24, 1948, she was a daughter of the late John “Durwood” and Virginia Hatter Massie.

Virginia had worked for the Nelson Co. Department of Social Services, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. She was also a member of Evergreen Christian Church.

A certified “spitfire”, Virginia lived life on her own terms. While she didn’t care much for cooking, she commanded the kitchen during December, sharing her legendary Christmas fudge with friends and family--a sweet tradition that will be deeply missed by many.

She is survived by her son, Wendell Thompson (Jessica); her daughter, Penny Reese; her sister, Carolyn Pendleton; her grandchildren, Skyler Thompson, Morgan Thompson, Shane Shelton, Melissa Shelton, and Carissa Shelton, and her great-grandchildren, Whitley and Willow.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenwood H. Thompson.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Centra Hospice, and to Brooke Harris, for all their loving care and support shown to their loved one.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by Pastor Doug Turner with burial to follow in Jonesboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to St. Jude’s: ALSAC / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.