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Elizabeth Thompson


Sunrise: April 12, 1931

Sunset: May 15, 2020

Elizabeth was 11 of 14 children, born to the late Surry Young and Martha Ford-Young on April 12, 1931. She attended Booker T. High School and worked tirelessly as a custodian at Hanes & Hanes, NEXCOM, and a Law Firm in downtown Norfolk. In her spare time, Elizabeth read the bible and completed all sorts of puzzles.  She loved going to the auctions and thrift stores looking for bargains. Gardening was not just a hobby but she enjoyed competing with her siblings.  She often wore beautiful clothing which was a family trait and she was an advent shoe collector. She was a great cook.  Her son Alton Jr. often boast that she made the best pot roast with carrots and potatoes and stewed chicken with rice! Although she did not swim, she loved to go to the beach just to put her feet in the water.  She loved her family and treated them with love, kindness, and thoughtfulness.

She was married to the late Alton Thompson Sr. and is survived by their son Alton Thompson Jr., three Thompson grandchildren: Alani, Aries, and Aurelius and a brother Joe L. Young (Barbara Young) and a brother in-law – Percy C. Long. She was predeceased by 2 brothers: William and Frank, and 7 sisters: Lucinda, Lucy Mae, Gladys, Gussie, Mabel, Christine, and Rebecca. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins too many to name!

Viewing Friday, June 5, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Graveside Service Saturday, June 6, 2020 11:00am Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Mitchell Clapp says

    Alton, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time and for ever.

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