Wanda Joyce Thompson

Wanda “Joyce” Thompson, age 72, passed away on Saturday, November 05, 2016, at Covenant Village of Green Township in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, on February 21, 1944, daughter of the late Ezra and Dora King Slaven.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Thompson whom she was married to for 53 years. Joyce is also preceded in death by her brother: Lenville Slaven and seven sisters: Bernice Daughtery, Arlene Chitwood, Martha King and four infant sisters.

Surviving family include her daughters: Jennifer Thompson of Kissimee, FL, Teresa Campbell and husband John of Cincinnati, Ohio, sons: Ricky L. Thompson and wife Julie of Cincinnati, Ohio, Scotty Thompson of West Chester, Ohio, brother: Anthony and wife Sheila Slaven of Strunk, Kentucky, sister: Betty Dixon of Pine Knot, Kentucky, four grandchildren: Troy Thompson, Tara Thompson, Johnny Campbell and Nicholas Campbell, one great grandchild: Lydia Campbell. 

Joyce was of the Baptist Faith, and a charter member of Gloryland Way Missionary Baptist Church.  She was employed by JC Penny/Wal-Mart in Logistics and as a sales clerk.  She was an avid reader who also enjoyed her flower garden, watching western TV shows and spending time with her family and friends.

Funeral Services: Friday, November 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the McCreary County Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Harley Duncan and Ronnie Roberts officiating.

Visitation: Friday, November 11, 2016 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the funeral home. 

Burial: Privett Cemetery. 

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.