Mrs. Annie Lee Thompson

THOMPSON, Mrs. Annie Lee - Age 97, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Genesys Health Park In Grand Blanc, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 424 Kennelworth Ave., with service commencing at 11:00 AM Rev. Ronald Wilson Jr. officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park, 9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday with the family present from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Mrs. Annie Lee Thompson was born November 7, 1919 in Lena, Mississippi, the daughter of Wilson Ragsdale and Choicie Perry. She attended Leake County Schools in Lena, Mississippi. In 1936 she married Frank D. Thompson and they had 4 children; Dorothy Louise, William Cecil, Doris Marie and Frankie Denise. In search of a better life Mrs. Thompson and family eventually settled in Flint Michigan in 1945. Mrs. Thompson was an excellent cook and loved preparing delicious dinners for her family. So much so that in the mid 50’s she and her husband owned and operated a restaurant called “Ann’s Dining Room”. In 1946, Mrs. Thompson joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Robert R. Turpin. She served in many capacities at Mt. Olive including member of the Senior Usher Ministry, Teacher of Ada Berry Class, Teacher of Sunday School Class #2, President of Missionary Ministry, Co-Chairperson of Pastor’s Anniversary Committee, Chairperson of Nominating Ministry, founder of “Women of Faith”, and originator of the Missionary Rose Garden; just to name a few. She also used her God-given talent of leadership in other Christian associations serving as student and teacher in the Great Lakes Baptist District, Delegate to the National Baptist Convention, and Speaker Coordinator for Christian Women United. In 2004, Mrs. Thompson was voted “Valiant Woman of the Year” by Christian Women United. Also in 2004, she received a proclamation from the office of the Mayor of the City of Flint for outstanding service to her church, her Christian community, and her local community. August 29, 2004 was proclaimed “Annie L. Thompson Day” in Flint, MI. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the International F & A M Masons and Order of Eastern Stars. There she served as Worthy Matron, District Matron, and State Imperial Commandress. She was then elected to the position of National Imperial Commandress, where she presided over chapters in 20 states and the Bahama Islands. In 2001, The National Imperial Court honored her by naming the National Court after her. Her motto was “Only what you do for Christ will last.” Mrs. Annie Thompson leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Doris Smiley of Grand Blanc, MI and Frankie Thompson of Troy, MI; 12 grandchildren, Cheryl Thompson, Tracey Bailey, Ebony McNair of Long Beach, CA, Andre Smiley of Lansing, MI, Anthony (Christine) Smiley of Walnut, IA, Arnold (Robin) Smiley Jr., of Upper Marlboro, MD, Alan (Jackie) Smiley of Grand Blanc, MI, Brian (Erica) Thompson, of Mt. Morris, MI, Terrence (Tasha) Thompson of Atlanta, GA, Tamika Thompson of Troy, MI, Gregory Thompson of Mt. Morris, MI, and Kiva Tilford of Troy, MI; 25 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren; sister, Cora Williams of Flint; a host of nieces nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Louise Thompson; son, William Cecil Thompson; parents, Wilson Ragsdale and Choicie Perry; brothers, Andrew Perry and Bennie Ray Perry; and 2 very special aunts, Ozella Harris and Minnie Pearl McBounds.

Mrs. Annie Lee Thompson

November 7, 1919 - August 21, 2017