Kathryn Jones Thompson, born on Nov. 9, 1931, in Salem, Alabama, to Dewey and Lillie Mae Chadwick Jones died July 17, 2023.
Ms. Thompson is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Frank Jones, Dr. A. Jasper Jones; and son, James (Jimmy) Thompson. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Kathy (Billy) Jackson of Abbeville, Alabama; sister Josephine Teague of Auburn; grandchildren: Sunny Borum, of Auburn, Curtis (Elizabeth) Borum, of Beauregard, Amanda Stephens of West Bay, Florida, Brad (Ashley) Jackson of Kennesaw, Georgia; eight precious great grandchildren: Lillie Johnston, Chase Borum and Carlee Borum of Lee County; and numerous special nieces, nephews and cousins in Lee County and surrounding counties.
She is a lifelong member of Salem Methodist Church where she sang and played the piano in her youth. Kathryn faithfully attended and served at Dalraida Methodist Church in Montgomery, for 60 years until she moved back to Auburn as a resident of Monarch Estates.
She had a long career as a bookkeeper in Montgomery in the corporate office for franchised grocery and convenience stores. After retirement she had three part time jobs to “keep her busy”.
She served in numerous officer positions for the Montgomery Pilot Club for 30 years. She served on fundraising projects for domestic abuse and violence charity organizations in these club positions.
She was a faithful Auburn fan and cheering on the Tigers was her passion.
A graveside service was held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to Salem United Methodist Cemetery Fund or a domestic violence and abuse charity organization of your choice
