Golda L. Thompson, 89 of Seymour, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016, at Greenwood Meadows.
She was born April 27, 1927, in the Sauers community of Jackson County, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Lizettia (Thiele) Schroer.
On May 12, 1946, in Seymour, she married Earl Aldon Thompson who preceded her in death March 17, 1996.
Golda was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church having been baptized, confirmed and married there. Her first employment was working at the Seymour Woolen Mill for five years. She was then employed as a retail clerk at JC Penney retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service. For several years, Golda volunteered as a Pink Lady at Schneck Medical Center. She also did volunteer work at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aide #2 and a member of AARP. Golda thoroughly enjoyed playing euchre.
Golda is survived by her daughter, Connie (Fred) Chadwell, her step-daughter, Doris (Carl) Preuss, grandchildren: Kelly Lawton and Jayme Smith; great-grandchildren: Jenna, Kaden and Raegan Lawton and Brayden and Garrett Smith; step-grandchild, Susan Preuss, and step-great-grandchildren, Christina and Joe Preuss.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sisters: Laura Phillips, Edna Heideman, Agnes Oberman and Verna Claycamp.
Funeral service will be at Voss Chapel on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 1:00 pm with Rev. Ralph Blomenberg and Rev. James Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends and family may call at Voss Chapel Saturday after 11:00 am until time of service.
Memorial checks may be written to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lutheran Community Home or charity of choice through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.
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