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Lincoln- Juliett "Judy" Thompson, passed away at 12:05 P.M. on September 3, 2013 at her residence.

She was born on January 3, 1927 in Lawrenceville, IL; daughter of Stanley and Brittie Thompson Pierson. She married Herschel Thompson Sr. in Lawrenceville, IL on March 10, 1941. He preceded her in death Dec. 4, 2001.

She is survived by three sons: Jim (Barbara) Thompson of Ellery, IL; S L (Jane) Thompson of Lincoln; Herschel (Debbie) Thompson Jr. of Springfield, IL; Two brothers: Alfard Pierson of St. Louis, MO; David (Jean) Pierson of Bridgeport IL; two sisters: Ethel Floy Smith of Portage, IN and Geraldine York of St. Francisville, IL; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one brother and one sister.

Judy worked for 28 years at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping and laundry departments. She also worked in Environmental Services at Lincoln Christian College. She was a member of Lincoln Christian Church and the Christian Corner Bible Class.

Services will be at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday September 10, 2013 at Lincoln Christian Church with Ron Otto officiating. Visitation will be from 3-6 P.M., three hours prior to service at the church. Local arrangements were entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Memorials may be made to Lincoln Christian Church or Herschel and Judy Thompson Memorial Scholarship.

There will also be a visitation Thursday, September 12 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Little Prairie Christian Church, Rural Albion, Edwards County, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be Orio Cemetery in Allendale, IL following the service.