Anita Marr Thompson was born on May 1, 1940 in High Texas to parents, Earl C. Marr and Ruth Cochran Marr. She attended West Lamar School and graduated in 1958. She married Jimmie G. Thompson on Sept. 24, 1960 and the two enjoyed 60 years of marriage.
After graduation she worked for Lamar County Tax Assessor until 1971 until she went to work for Lamar County Water Supply when the office first opened. She was office manager for 47 years until her retirement in 2017.
Anita loved cooking for her family. She loved getting everyone together for holidays and other occasions. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She and Jimmie loved to travel.
She was a faithful member of Powderly Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for many years.
Her survivors include her husband, Jimmie Thompson; daughters: Cynthia Thompson, Vickie Denelsbeck and her husband, Shannon, Kristi Hines and husband, James; grandchildren: Garrett Denelsbeck, Camille Denelsbeck and Regan Hines; great-grandchildren: Paislee Denelsbeck; sisters: Earlene Marr Poole and late husband, Allen and Pam Marr Moss and her husband, Jon; brother: the late Bill Marr; brothers-in law: the late Neal Conder, Max Thompson and the late Gail Thompson; sisters- in- law: Janet Marr and Ruth Thompson and JoNell Conder and the late Cludie Thompson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at 1:00 PM at Red Hill Cemetery with Brother Mike Jones and Shannon Denelsbeck officiating.
Donations may be made to Powderly Baptist Church.
