Jul 15, 2013

Superior Valve employee enjoyed crafts

Karen Elizabeth Thompson, 64, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, in UPMC-Shadyside hospital, Pittsburgh, following a one-month illness.

She was born, April 10, 1949, in Washington, a daughter of Harold E. Thompson and Lydia Mae Batch Thompson, who are both deceased.

Mrs. Thompson was a graduate of Washington High School and Penn Commercial.

She was a clerk-typist for Superior Valve.

Mrs. Thompson was affiliated with St Paul AME Church.

She enjoyed crafts.

Surviving are a son, Ethan Thompson of Youngstown, Ohio; a brother, Richard (Dora) Thompson of Little Rock, Ark.; a sister, Denise Thompson of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Also surviving is a companion of many years, Darson Williams.

Deceased are two brothers, James and Harold Thompson, and a nephew, James Thompson Jr.

Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m., the time of service, Wednesday July 17, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.