Glenda Thompson

Glenda Thompson, 77, passed away on October 17, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Glenda was born on March 30, 1949, in Lauderdale County, to the late Tilton Cloyse and Jewell Cozy Vernon Reed.

Glenda spent her career as a compassionate social director at Dugan Memorial Home in West Point, where her unwavering commitment to caring for others touched countless lives. In her leisure time, Glenda found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a love for flower gardening and fishing. Traveling was another of her passions, and she cherished every opportunity to explore new places. An avid and accomplished cook, she delighted in preparing meals for her family and friends. She was a loving wife, precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family was her pride and joy. She married Walter Thompson on July 4, 1964, in West Point. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2008. Her generous heart and nurturing spirit created a legacy of love that will continue to inspire those who knew her. Her warmth and kindness left a mark on everyone she met, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by her twin sons, John Walter Thompson and James Floyd Thompson and her brother, Mickey Reed.

Graveside services will be on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. from Chickasaw Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houston with Mr. Bob Edwards officiating. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Survivors include her daughter, Sherry L. Card (Edward) and her son, William G. Thompson (Blair), all of West Point: one granddaughter, Sara Dudley Thompson of Oxford: one grandson, Walter Card (Rachel) of West Point: one great-granddaughter, Elena Lynn Card of Illinois: three great-grandsons, Edward Jay Card of West Point, Michael Ace Card of Hamilton, and Warren Lane Card of Vernon, Alabama: one sister, Shirley Thompson (Roy) of West Point: one sister-in-law, Donna Reed of West Point: special friend, Nicky Spencer of West Point, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Pallbearers will be Walt Card, Jay Card, Timmy White, Reed White, Eddy Stewart, and Earl Clardy.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her former Co-Workers at Dugan Memorial Nursing Home and Doctors, Nurses, & Staff of both Critical Care Unit and Forth Floor at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

In remembrance of Glenda's life and her dedication to helping others, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in her honor.

Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com