Rita C. Thompson “Mimi”, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Blossom, TX on Friday, December 9, 2022, with four generations of family by her side.
She was born August 16, 1949, in Hobbs, NM to Essie Ray Barnett and Nora E. Long. For almost 30 years, she was manager at Paris Freight Sales in Paris, TX owned by Steve & Robert Crawford, whom she considered family. As a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending time with family and friends. Rita was a strong matriarch to her large family. She had a special ability to affect people in a kind and positive way.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jimmy Barnett, and sister, Ann Carter. She is survived by her siblings, Tommy Barnett, Virginia Hill, Katy Ramsey & husband, Bobby Smith, Varner Barnett & Ricky Barnett, her five children, Rhonda Hayes (& Reggie) of Round Rock, TX, Tommy Thompson (& Carla) of Blossom, TX, Ronnie Thompson of Blossom, TX, Bubba Thompson (& Herrin) of Sherman, TX and Wisey ”Starr” Dawson (& Anthony) of Blossom, TX, her grandchildren, Billy Don Malone, Gary Malone, Wesley Malone, Ashley Cosgriff, Trenton Thompson, Darbie Thompson, Lola Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Jadin Thompson & Chloe Allen, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Rita touched, are invited to the Heritage Hall Paris 1009 W. Kaufman St. Paris, Tx. Sunday, December 18th from 3pm-5pm. to remember and Celebrate Rita’s life.
Online condolences may be sent to the Thompson family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com
