Mrs. Ina V. Thompson, age 100, of Benton, KY (Brewers Community), passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the home of her son. She was a sweet lady and loved by all who knew her. She worked in Benton for forty years, the last ten with UK Extension Service. She was a member of Brewers United Methodist Church until 2010, then McKendree United Methodist Church (Graves County) until her death.
She is survived by her son, Glen Thompson (special daughter-in-law Carol) of Benton, KY, daughter, Jann Forrest of San Jose, CA, one brother, Clay Franklin of Arizona, three grandchildren, Glenda Byers (Gary) of Hardin, KY, Brandon Thompson of Brewers, KY, and Gayle Malone of Lebanon, TN.
She was preceded in death her husband, Elvin Thompson, two daughters, Joan Thompson and Carolyn Thompson; two sisters, and two brothers. Her parents were Early Clay and Etta Flora (Roberts) Franklin.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, Kentucky 42025 with Rev. Richard Dowdy and Rev. Dwayne Franklin officiating.
Interment will follow in Brewers Cemetery, Benton, KY.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Collier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Brewers Cemetery Fund, c/o Darrel Morgan, 7103 Brewers Hwy, Benton, KY 42025.