Phemelia Steadman Thompson, age 92, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. She was the daughter of the late Sammy and Effie Owens Steadman and a native of Rutherford County. She was preceded in death by husband her first husband Arthur Thompson and second husband Reverend Leslie Thompson. Phemelia was also preceded in death by her daughter; Martha Jane Blanton, her brothers; James Steadman, and Paul Steadman, sisters; Melvie Amos, Florence Martin, and Dora Morrow. She was a member of the Gray's Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by, one son; Larry A. Thompson (Peggy), four grandchildren; Jason Thompson (Melissa), Doug Thompson (Josie), Brian Blanton (Cara), Timothy Blanton, three great-grandchildren; Ayden Blanton, Britton Thompson, and Hannah Thompson, son-in-law; David Blanton, and sister-in-law; Opal Thompson, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Oakland Living Center and the staff of Hospice for their excellent care of Phemelia.
The Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Gray's Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Bryan Ezell officiating. The visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Gray's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills; P O Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043.
McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
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