Princess Thompson

Princess Faye Thompson, 77, of Scott City passed away at home Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.

Faye was born June 6, 1944, in Oran, Missouri, to Stack and Eva Rose McAlister. Faye married Gene Thompson in 1963; they were married for 49 years before his death in 2012. Together, Faye and Gene had two children, Brad and Sonya.

Faye was a beautician and enjoyed traveling with Gene while he worked for the railroad. She loved spending time with her friends and family and attending church events. She loved singing with her brothers and sisters. Faye enjoyed shopping, cooking holiday meals for her family, taking care of her home and making it presentable to any and all visitors, and being the first to figure out "who did it" on crime shows such as "Law and Order." She was known for her pristine white blouses and her easily recognizable perfume.

Faye loved to care for others, and she never failed to make her love for her family and friends known. She was honest, even if her opinion wasn't the popular one. She spent her life teaching others about the love of Jesus, so that one day she could meet her Heavenly Father. She was kind, funny, sweet, caring and brave. If you are reading this and thinking, "Wow, I knew her," you can be guaranteed you are covered in her prayers and are being lifted up by her unwavering faith.

Survivors include her son, Brad (Lara) Thompson of Scott City; daughter, Sonya (Tommy) Miller; eight brothers and sisters, Gene (Julie) McAlister of Chaffee, Missouri, Von (Della) McAlister of Scott City, Casey (Dwanna) McAlister of Chaffee, Wayne (Lana) McAlister of Cape Girardeau, Fines (Emma) McAlister of Chaffee, Talmas (Lena) McAlister of Scott City, Virginia Elfrank of Scott City and Wanda Wagner (Paul) Vogel of Scott City; six grandchildren, Heidi (Jason) Strawderman of Denver, Kelsey Leighton of Scott City, Danyelle (Matt) Harrell of Scott City, Madison (Sean) Carr of Beaufort, South Carolina, Ryan (Yvonne) Miller of San Antonio, and Myriah Miller of Cape Girardeau; and four great-grandchildren, Luna and Sylas Leighton, Jameson Harrell and Kinsleigh Carr; brothers-in law, Frank (Glenda) Thompson of Seneca, Illinois, Tommy (Stephanie) Thompson of Naplate, Illinois, Richard (Diane) Thompson of Ottawa, Illinois, and Glenn (Susie) Thompson of Ottawa; and her sisters-in-law, Shirley Alexander of Kissimmee, Florida, Beverly Thompson of Ottawa and Delores Henry of Peru, Illinois. Faye has many nieces and nephews as well.

Faye was preceded in death by her parents; her favorite uncle, Oscar McAlister, also known as Uncle Red; her in-laws, Rudy and Ruie Thompson; her brothers-in-law, Donald Thompson and Robert Thompson; and her loving husband, David Gene Thompson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Tommy Miller officiating. Burial service will be at Lightner Cemetery.

The family asks that visitors wear masks to both the visitation and funeral.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks community members make a donation to Kim's Kids. This memorial fund in honor of Kim Eifert assists local children and their families with school supplies, clothes, etc.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.