Kathleen Robinson Thompson
04/25/1948 – 10/04/2022
Obituary for Kathleen Robinson Thompson
Kathleen Robinson Thompson departed this life and gained her wings peacefully at home with her family in Simpsonville, SC, October 4, 2022. Born to Dan Luster Mills Robinson and Henry Lee Robinson, April 25, 1948.
Kathleen was a hard-working woman. She shared her gifts and talents with many along her life’s journey. Some of the companies she was employed for included: Avon, John Fortson Janitorial Company, Ted Russell Ford, WJBE Radio Station, Robert Shaw Controls Company, Knox County Schools and Tuesday Morning.
Kathleen was very grounded in her faith. She loved her church and was very active within First A.M.E. Zion and Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion churches. She served in various ministries at the district and local levels. Kathleen served well as President of the A.M.E. Zion, Knoxville District of Women’s Home And Overseas Missionary Society, Secretary of the A.M.E. Zion Knoxville District Lay Council, A.M.E. Zion Knoxville District Christian Education, Buds of Promise Superintendent, Steward Board President, and Church Administrative Assistant. She also prepared bulletins for several area churches.
She loved her children and grandchildren and always enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles E. Thompson; mother, Dan Luster Mills Robinson, father, Henry Lee Robinson; brother, Henry Lee Robinson, Jr.; grandparents, Sally and Dan Mills; brother, Paul Robert Robinson, who passed away suddenly, October 3, 2022.
Left to cherish her beautiful memories: sons, Rev. Dr. Christopher (Cynthia) Thompson, Simpsonville, SC, Adrian Thompson, Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Rikita Thompson, Simpsonville, SC, Jamian Kyrell Thompson, Greenville, TN, Isis Thompson, Kansas City, MO, Christopher L. Thompson, Jr., Simpsonville, SC, and Imani Thompson, Kansas City, MO; great granddaughter, Makayla Carter, Simpsonville, SC; brother, Freddie (Zora) Robinson, Newport, TN, sisters-in-law, Josephine Jones, Knoxville, TN and Dr. Maxine (Ron) Davis, Louisville, TN.
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church friends and co-workers too numerous to name.
Special thanks to the following who helped with her care while in Simpsonville, SC: Linda McGowan – Sitter, Capital Health Service Adult Daycare of Simpsonville, SC, and Interim Healthcare Home Hospice Care Team, Greenville, SC.
Family will receive friends, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at First AME Zion Church; funeral service, 6:00 p.m., Rev. Michael McNair, Presiding, Rev. Dr. Christopher L. Thompson, Eulogist.
Interment, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, E. Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Gov. John Sevier.
Arrangements by, JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
www.jarniganandson.com
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Receiving of Friends
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m
First AME Zion Church
1900 McCalla Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
6:00 p.m
First AME Zion Church
1900 McCalla Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Graveside
Thursday, October 13, 2022
10:00AM
E. Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Gov. John Sevier.
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
SERVICE LOCATION
GRAVESIDE LOCATION
Chris and Family: May God comfort and strengthen you during these difficult times.
You have my deepest sympathy!
Love you much
My condolences to you also Adrian. Love you
Praying for the family. Our sincere condolences
I love you Auntie and I will always keep the Robinson Memories alive!
I worked with Kathy at Robertshaw and I was *just* asking a co-worker about her two days ago. Kathy was kind, no-nonsense and so funny. My sincere condolences to her family.
On behalf of the Woods Family; we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Thompson Family. Kathleen was a gem.
We love you,
Diana Woods Kinard
Marvin S Woods
John (Philippa) Woods
Starling Woods
Dollie(Fred) Williams
May the Lord see you and your family through this time of sorrow. I will miss my dear friend.
Kathleen Thompson served as my administrative assistant during my six years pastoring at First Church. She was dedicated to the Lord, her family, church and community. She was a blessing to me and my family. We love and appreciated her more than you would know. My prayers are with the family. May the Lord bless, comfort and strengthen you.
Rev. Dr. Derrick T. Simmons
To the Family of Kathleen Thompson my Heart is heavy today from the passing of your Mother. Let not your Heart be troubled in this Season, Because Heaven gained an Angel on Oct 4th to be with your Father and our Father also Rested assured your Mother is smiling. You’re all in my thoughts and Prayers. A AME Zion Member.
Mrs. Kathleen,
You shall be greatly missed. You were such an inspiration to me in my early years of ministry. Thank you doing the bulletins for Rice Chapel AMEZ Church until you retired. I am continuing to pray for this family.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Sincere condolences, to the family. Kathleen was a hard worker for AME Zion church, knowledgeable in all departments, which she shared. She will be missed. We also shared the same birthday month.
Church member First AME Zion Church
Deborah Hicks
Mrs. Kathleen was a great mentor and role model to us as children. She taught us many lessons that we still use to this day. She was loved and will be missed by a lot of people including myself.
My sincere condolences to the family. Kat was such a wonderful person with that awesome smile. Much love and comfort to the family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
To my family know that my heart is with you as you go through this difficult time. We loved Kat and all that she did for the family, all the reunions that she did and supported throughout the years. We will miss her dearly.
Chris,Sean and the entire family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Praying that God will comfort you all during this difficult time. Rest on beautiful Kathleen!!! I’m so glad that you were a part of my life!! ❤
Sorry for your loss❤️
Kathleen I am blessed that you became a friend and a sister that inspired me on my faith walk in some times I felt like giving up. You didn’t just share your faith you lived it. A tireless worker always seeking perfection and with a heart that didn’t know how to say no when no should have been a better reply. I am truly going to miss you my sister.
October `13. 2022
My condolences to the family, your mother was loved by all who she came into contact with, you could feel her sweet spirit and see the light within her heart shinning bright. My prayers be with you at this time.
To Mrs. Thompson’s Family ~ I was saddened to hear of her loss. Mrs. Thompson was one of the most dedicated church servant leaders that I know. Her death is a great loss to the church, her family, and her friends. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers during this time of deep loss.
Your family have my condolences your family from Summerville SC Mary Neat Moree and Family Grace and Mercy will see you through.M
Our condolences to the family. Mrs. Thompson was a beautiful lady inside out. I appreciated all her help and encouragement. We will miss her deeply. Just remember when feeling low, call on Jesus and her spirit and wonderful memories will fill your heart and mind. Blessings to the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We worked together at Robertshaw for several years. We shared alot of common interests and had alot of good times. We didn’t see one another often after leaving Robertshaw but always seemed to pick up where we left off when we were in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with Chris and Sean.