Mavis Simmons Thompson

Mavis Darlene Simmons Thompson, age 88 of Clayton, NC, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on September 12, 1938, to the late John Wesley Simmons and Mamie Isaacs Simmons. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, William Dean Thompson; two brothers, Charles Simmons and Roy Simmons; three sisters, Elsie LeMaster, Helen Yates, and Lessie Creed; and a special son-in-law, Cary Chandler.

Mrs. Thompson was long time, faithful member of Clydes Chapel Baptist Church. Her faith was strong and she proudly served the Lord until her last breath. Her greatest pride and joy in life were her grandchildren, whom she loved deeply.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Randy White and Vanessa Chandler; one granddaughter and husband, Leslie and Joshua Reason; one grandson, Jackson Chandler; two great grandchildren, Nolan and Charlotte Reason; and step granddaughter, Kimberly Etheridge and family. And a special mention to the dear friends she leaves behind in the Cottonfield Village Community, the infamous “Golden Girls.”

Visitation for Mrs. Thompson will be held on Friday, October 2nd at McLaurin Funeral Home from 1pm to 2pm. A brief service will directly follow visitation at 2pm in the funeral home chapel. Mrs. Thompson will be returned to her hometown and buried at Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery, 163 Raven Knob Rd., Mount Airy, NC on October 3, 2026, at 11:00 am.