Minnie Louise Thompson, age 83, of Oak Ridge, celebrated her home-going at her home on Nov. 25, 2013.

She was born to the union of the late Linzie and Frances Lott of Duck Hill, Miss., on June 7, 1930.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Lindsay (Shirley) Nix of Chicago, Ill., J. C. “Jerry” (Dorothy) Nix of Pikeville, Tenn., David Nix and Henry Nix of Knoxville; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; specials friends, Mrs. Janice Thomas, Elvin and Pearl Staples, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Henderson, and Mrs. Mary Threat; and a host of other friends.

She was an active member of Oak Valley Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Mrs. Thompson was an LPN with the Children’s Clinic for many years and retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. [Read more…]