Lyman, SC

Mrs. Gwen B. Thompson, wife of Michael Thompson, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth L. Baker, passed Sunday, May 31, 2020 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Member of Brookwood Church. She was a 1975 graduate of  James F. Byrnes High School and Spartanburg Tech College.  Retired associate with BMW.  In her spare time she enjoyed BAKING and spending time with her family.

Surviving along with her husband Michael Thompson for over 42 years, are her children, Natalie (Mike) Oliver of Moore, SC and Henri Thompson of Washington, DC; god daughters, Shakaysha Selby of Saluda, SC and Melissa Woodruff of Lyman, SC; her siblings, Carrie (Kaiser) Thomas, David (Barbara) Baker both of Spartanburg, SC, Deborah Baker, Curtis (Pam) Baker and Bill Baker all of Lyman, SC, Michael Baker and Rodney Baker both of Reidville, SC; eight grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Douglas Baker and Patricia Byrd.

A graveside service for Mrs. Thompson will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:00 AM at Wood Memorial Park.  NO public viewing will take place.  Please respect the family wishes.  The Thompson family is being cared for by Sullivan Bros. Mortuary Inc.

Please in respect to the Thompson family during the graveside service, honor social distancing.  Please wear a mask.  If unable to stand for extended periods of time, feel free to bring your lawn chair.

Please click here to view a copy of Mrs. Thompson graveside service program gthompson

Thank you on behalf of the Thompson family for your thoughts and prayers during this time.